Resources
Here are some additional sources that may assist in your implementation of this webquest.
Books:
The Kid's Guide to Service Projects
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Over 500 practical service ideas for kids that want to make a difference
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Includes guidance and suggestions on how to plan and implement a successful project
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Realistic volunteer activities for all ages that fit any time frame, budget, etc.
EPA: Volunteer for Change: A Guide to Environmental Community Service
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This pamphlet offers a brief overview of various projects headed by teachers, students, and community members. These ideas may be too involved for young students to develop, but they could be adapted or headed by a class, student council, or teachers.
Children for Children: Book suggestions
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Find books and/or materials that may be used in lessons and guidance for service and giving to others.
Teacher Materials:
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Geared towards older students (high school) but can be adapted for younger students, you will find lessons, guides, and suggestions on how students can plan a service-learning project. Join the global community and help make this a better world!
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Take note of the Awards and Grants section to find out how you might be able to receive a funds to assist in promoting and implementing service-learning projects.
Children for Children: Grow Involved Program
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Apply to receive a kit to assist you plan and hold a MLK service project with your students. Orders are taken in the fall.
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Note on the left-hand side there is a ?Teachers and Schools? section. This has resources for teaching students about the need to serve our community as well as the lesson students will use to plan their own project.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Traveling Trunk Exhibit
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Available for a two week loan, the traveling trunk exhibit contains photographs, reading materials, workbooks with classroom exercises, and general information about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the ?Sweet Auburn? community.
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Returning the trunk is at the school?s expense.
Martin Luther King Scavenger Hunt: The Dream Marches On
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While this does not require higher-order thinking, this scavenger hunt is a great way to expose your students to a multitude of resources on Martin Luther King, Jr.
TeacherView.com ? Theme Units: Martin Luther King Day
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Find coloring pages, stationary, and more
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Geared mainly towards primary grades, but older students may enjoy some of the items.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Printable Journal Pages
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Students have a choice of 6 journal pages that may be used to share their thoughts, take notes, or even write their own speech.
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Note: Pages open up in a pop-up window
Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness
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Lesson from ReadWriteThink
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Excellent "quick and easy" lesson that will inspire your class to perform random acts of kindness for classmates, teachers, parents, etc.
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Note: I will do this lesson in conjunction to what we do from the webquest