Service Learning
Learn how to design projects that boost civic engagement in students and help them take initiative to strengthen their community.
Setting Up Service Learning Projects in High School Physics
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.27710 Ready-to-Borrow Project Ideas
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?10.5kDeveloping SEL Skills With Service Learning
Service learning provides a way for students to grow their social-emotional learning skills while helping their community.426Creating a Culture of Caring Through Student-Led Service Learning
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.197Building Empathy Through Community Projects
Twice a year, students and teachers in Eminence, Kentucky, collaborate for three days on meaningful projects that serve their community.4.6kBuilding a Culture of Kindness With a Day of Service
When Maryland middle school students spend a day focusing on helping others, they see their own capacity to make a difference in their community.2.1kBenefits of Service Learning for High School Students
Service learning and volunteering help high school students give back to their community and grow as individuals.802Schoolwide Community Service and Volunteering in the Elementary Grades
Opportunities for service learning and volunteering don’t just help the community around the school—students benefit as well.561Using PBL to Teach About Homelessness
A project-based learning unit on homelessness can provide middle and high school students with valuable information and foster empathy for the unhoused.513Resources for Building Community Partnerships
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.2.2kHow Community Service Supports Students in Tough Times
Giving struggling middle and high school students opportunities to help others may ease some of the stress they’re feeing this year.7555-Minute Film Festival: Teaching Kids about Global Poverty
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.2.6kEmpathy in Action: How Teachers Prepare Future Citizens
Teachers are uniquely positioned to teach empathy, which will help children not only discover personal success, but also contribute to the betterment of society.2.1kUsing Community Challenges for Learning
Find tips on how to collect real-world problems for your students and a framework to start and monitor their projects.1kSpecial Education: Promoting More Inclusion at Your School
Dr. Maurice Elias makes the case for promoting inclusion of students in special education in all school activities.2.1k