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On-Site Service-Learning Projects
Student participants will get a first-hand opportunity to
recognize the tremendous impact their service makes on the community by
pre-registering for service-learning projects. Each service-learning
project takes place during a combined first and second session (running from
10:10 - 12:20). Participants must be present for the entire two-hours.
Please do not register for a service project if you cannot fully
participate. Please note that we can only accommodate 15% of our Conference
participants in service projects so we ask you to pro-rate your groups'
registrations accordingly. We will accept registrations on a first come,
first served basis.
This year's service projects are:
- Option A:
"Read* Write* Now"
In this project, you will become familiar with the national Read*
Write* Now Campaign as you help children develop a love of reading. You
will learn how to model good reading techniques before reading with and/or
to a pre-school child. You will also share information to promote literacy
in the child's home further.
- Option B:
"Surfing with Seniors"
Spend some time in Cyberspace sharing your computer skills with a
senior citizen. You will work with an elderly partner who has expressed
interest in developing computer & Internet skills. In reflection, you will
explore the possibility of continuing an e-lationship with your partner.
(Participants must have Internet knowledge and experience.)
- Option C:
"Build Your Own Raingarden!"
When rainwater hits the land, it flows to the nearest waterway -
often off streets, parking lots, and rooftops. The water picks up dirt,
nutrients, and other pollutants along the way that can decrease stream
health. Learn how to slow and decrease the amount of water runoff from your
schoolyard by building a rain garden that improves water quality using
native plants to help soak-up excess water. Raingardens can take just about
any shape and are easy enough for students to build with minimal adult
supervision. (Participants should dress according to the weather and
prepare to be outside for the entire session.)
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