• EXAMPLES:

    Here are some examples of classes that you might take and how you could possibly apply the content to service learning. Notice how the 4 steps of Service Learning are utilized. 

    Animal Science

    Investigate: Research local animal shelters and the statistics of homeless animals.

    Plan: Reach out to a shelter to arrange a visit 

    Action: tour a local animal shelter to learn about how the shelter works, what their needs are, etc. and volunteer some time

    Demonstrate: Create a flier to share on social media giving statistics about the need for animal adoption

    Visual Arts/Band

    Investigate: Learn about the benefits of the arts for all age groups as well as the benefit of multigenerational interactions on good mental health

    Plan: Partner with a retirement community that would enjoy multi-generational activities

    Action: Create an art lesson to teach a group of the retirement folks and go share it with them or perform a small concert for the retirement community and then spend time talking to the residents afterward.

    Demonstrate: Share photos of the event on social media or share about the event with the class

    Carpentry

    Investigate: research information about local habitat for humanity organizations, what their needs are, who they serve, etc. 

    Plan: sign up to volunteer 

    Action: volunteer to help at a job site or to do paperwork or whatever they need help with.  Talk with the people in charge while you are there to find out more. 

    Demonstrate: Share with your class about the opportunity along with the statistics and facts you learned about the people who are served

    Health

    Investigate: study the effects of malnourishment on growing children.  Find out statistics about our local community and food deserts.

    Plan: Contact a local food organization and find out what their most pressing needs are for donations

    Action: Organize a food drive 

    Demonstrate: Create informational posters to spread awareness about the organization and their needs which includes the facts about effects of malnourshment in children