About This Daily Classroom Special
Saving the Environment through Service Learning was written by
Robert O. Black, teacher at Harbour City Service Learning Program and
a former Teachers Network web mentor.
Individual - Write journal entries on impressions of the extent
of ecological problems and solutions.
Group - Share experiences though discussion before, after,
and during service activity. Troubleshoot problems individuals
are having at their service placements.
Learn more information about the environment. http://yahoo.com (environment).
Refer to any of the "preparation activities" above
that you did not do prior to beginning the service project.
Discuss the relationship between the environment and other
issues, such as: economic prosperity, health.
Assess effectiveness of service.
Are you addressing symptoms or causes of environmental
problems through service?
Which is better to address?
Which is harder to address?
Why? What are some alternative ways to address environmental
problems?
Did the service project accomplish the goals you set?
Get inspiration from service heroes. Invite speakers to class.
Explore role of politics in environment clean-up and protection.
Evaluate service performance, placement, and program.
