Introduce the project teams to critical skills they will need to successfully complete their Service Learning project. Groups learn how to use a tracking sheet and write a status memo. They discuss the importance of commitment, dependability, and keeping a positive attitude. Teams also discuss the materials they will need for their project, how they will be collected and stored, and who will be responsible for gathering them.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, service learning, service learning projects, work ethic, self-management, relationship skills, Social & Emotional Learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Enlarge and post the "Tracking Sheet" and the "Sample Memo"
• Remind participants to keep all project materials in their course folders

Classroom Considerations

• The sixth of nine lessons in the "Service Learning" module
• Requires copies of two different activity sheets and ten index cards for each class member

Pros

• Includes specific questions to guide the discussions

Cons

• None