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Service Learning in the Social Studies Lesson PlanService Learning in the Social Studies Lesson Plan
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Service Learning in the Social Studies

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Active Citizenship Today (ACT) is a "unique social studies service learning program" that requires students to learn about the public policy associated with community issues they identify in their local community. This web site provides a step-by-step guide to implementing ACT with your students. The process involves selecting a local problem they want to address, researching the problem more thoroughly, conducting research on the related public policy, designing and implementing the project, and reflecting on and evaluating the process. This resource is excellent for those who decide to pursue such a valuable undertaking.

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community service, volunteering

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community service, volunteerism, social studies
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013

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