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Planning a Class Community Service Project
Design a collaborative classroom action project to address a real need in the school or neighborhood.
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Active Citizenship and Community Action
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Goal
Explore how citizens participate in civic life, stay informed, voice opinions at public meetings, and volunteer to improve neighborhoods.
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Learning standards covered
3.T1.3.aMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradeclassroom and school governments provide a way for students to participate in making decisions about school activities and rules
3.T1.3.eMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradepeople can volunteer (give their time and knowledge) to the community and neighborhood by activities such as monitoring river water quality; growing and distributing produce from a school or community garden; running errands or shoveling snow for neighbors; welcoming newcomers and helping them learn English, helping new neighbors register to vote