I incorporate community action projects into every part of my high school teaching. A community action project is a type of project-based learning in which students identify an issue in their community, research it, brainstorm solutions, create an action plan, and then put that plan into motion. These projects are a powerful form of self-directed, real-world service learning.
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 Community action projects are always a favorite personal learning experience for students, but they’re especially awesome at the end of the school year for several reasons!
Community action projects have become a go-to experiential learning activity in my high school classroom.
I started implementing action projects for a variety of reasons. They get students involved in deep and meaningful learning by acting on community issues that matter to them. They learn because they're invested, and they've invested because they care about the issues. But what is a community action project and what are some ideas for action projects in your classroom, homeschool, or beyond? |
Blog IntentTo provide innovative educational resources for educators, parents, and students, that go beyond lecture and worksheets. AuthorSara Segar, experiential life-science educator and advisor, curriculum writer, and mother of two. 
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