Examples of project ideas

EXAMPLES:

Here are some examples of classes that you might take and how you could possibly apply the content to service learning. Notice how the 4 steps of Service Learning are utilized. 

Animal Science

Investigate: Research local animal shelters and the statistics of homeless animals.

Plan: Reach out to a shelter to arrange a visit 

Action: tour a local animal shelter to learn about how the shelter works, what their needs are, etc. and volunteer some time

Demonstrate: Create a flier to share on social media giving statistics about the need for animal adoption

Visual Arts/Band

Investigate: Learn about the benefits of the arts for all age groups as well as the benefit of multigenerational interactions on good mental health

Plan: Partner with a retirement community that would enjoy multi-generational activities

Action: Create an art lesson to teach a group of the retirement folks and go share it with them or perform a small concert for the retirement community and then spend time talking to the residents afterward.

Demonstrate: Share photos of the event on social media or share about the event with the class

Carpentry

Investigate: research information about local habitat for humanity organizations, what their needs are, who they serve, etc. 

Plan: sign up to volunteer 

Action: volunteer to help at a job site or to do paperwork or whatever they need help with.  Talk with the people in charge while you are there to find out more. 

Demonstrate: Share with your class about the opportunity along with the statistics and facts you learned about the people who are served

Health

Investigate: study the effects of malnourishment on growing children.  Find out statistics about our local community and food deserts.

Plan: Contact a local food organization and find out what their most pressing needs are for donations

Action: Organize a food drive 

Demonstrate: Create informational posters to spread awareness about the organization and their needs which includes the facts about effects of malnourshment in children