Service Learning

Students can apply their knowledge of physics to solve problems in their communities—like studying inclined planes to gauge the effectiveness of wheelchair ramps in their school.

As you consider the following project possibilities, ask yourself: Would this project help my students meet important learning goals? Would my students find it engaging?

Service learning provides a way for students to grow their social-emotional learning skills while helping their community.

When older elementary students take the lead on community service projects, they gain public speaking skills, leadership experience, confidence—and younger students are more motivated to participate.

Twice a year, students and teachers in Eminence, Kentucky, collaborate for three days on meaningful projects that serve their community.

When Maryland middle school students spend a day focusing on helping others, they see their own capacity to make a difference in their community.

Service learning and volunteering help high school students give back to their community and grow as individuals.

Opportunities for service learning and volunteering don’t just help the community around the school—students benefit as well.

A project-based learning unit on homelessness can provide middle and high school students with valuable information and foster empathy for the unhoused.

Learn how schools can benefit from the support and expertise of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, and discover strategies for fostering successful business and community partnerships.

Giving struggling middle and high school students opportunities to help others may ease some of the stress they’re feeing this year.

Teaching your students about poverty and hunger can be a powerful experience for them. VideoAmy shares a series of videos that explore the issues encountered by four college students who lived on one dollar per day in Guatemala.

Teachers are uniquely positioned to teach empathy, which will help children not only discover personal success, but also contribute to the betterment of society.

Find tips on how to collect real-world problems for your students and a framework to start and monitor their projects.

Dr. Maurice Elias makes the case for promoting inclusion of students in special education in all school activities.