Service Learning and Action Projects

Elementary School Resources

The EPA's community service projects allow students to apply the lessons learned in the classroom to real-life situations and experiences. This website provides ideas for community service projects and a listing of events in your local area.

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generationOn
Hasbro Children’s Fund

generationOn is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world. generationOn has brought the nation's leading youth service organizations and programs under one umbrella including New York-based Children for Children, The League, Learning to Give, Points of Light Institute's Kids Care Clubs, HandsOn Schools, and HandsOn Network's youth-driven programs.

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Middle School Resources

	Do Something! This organization seeks to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Action Project \| Free

	The Complete Guide to Service Learning Cathryn Berger Kaye This 240-page book provides activities, ideas, and resources to encourage service learning in K-12 and higher education. Chapters cover a variety of common service-learning themes including animals, the environment, hunger and homelessness, community safety, literacy, and social justice. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Book \| ISBN 9781575421339 \| $

	The Kid's Guide to Social Action Barbara A. Lewis This 211-page book guides young people in how they can make a difference in their world, including step-by-step directions for writing letters, doing interviews, raising funds, and getting media coverage. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Book \| ISBN 9781575420387 \| $

	The Lemming Dilemma: Living with Purpose, Leading with Vision David Hutchens This 86-page story is about a lemming's quest for meaning, aspiration, and value. Waking up to her own purpose and vision, Emmy the Lemming begins to defy the age-old urge to follow others off the cliff. Through her surprising choices, she inspires the other lemmings to pursue their deepest aims and visions, both individually and collectively. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Book \| ISBN 9781883823450 \| $

	Teachable Moments: Ethics and Reflection in Service-Learning Fishman, T. and Swanson, L. Learn how to guide your students' reflections to incorporate ethical decision making, whether it's related to everyday problems or global issues. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Book \| Item Number SL0601 \| $

	Brower Youth Awards New Leaders Initiative Brower Youth Awards is an award honoring bold young environmental leaders. Get inspired to complete action projects in your neighborhood by watching videos about youth environmental activists. You can also submit your environmental work to be considered for the award. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Connections All Around: Me, My Food, and My Environment Systems: Problems and Fixes Online Video & Website \| Free

	Pay it Forward Mimi Leder This 123-minute film is about a young boy who attempts to make the world a better place. The film is based on Catherine Ryan Hyde's book that inspired the Pay It Forward Movement. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Video \| UPC 085391887720 \| $

	United We Serve This website is designed to implement President Obama's community recovery and renewal vision by uniting people from all ages and socioeconomic groups to volunteer in their communities. This website will help you find volunteer opportunities within your community and allow you to share your ideas for future projects. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Connections All Around: Me, My Food, and My Environment Systems: Problems and Fixes Website \| Free

	The Future of Fundraising Ceres: Investors and Environmentalists for Sustainable Prosperity EcoPhones pays for used cell phone and ink cartridges regardless of whether they work. Students can donate the money they make from a cell phone or ink cartridge drive to an organization of their choice. Links to resources containing related Facing the Future lessons: Are You Buying This?! Action Project \| Free

	International Rescue Committee This website is a good place to learn about local refugee and IDP issues and to research and contact resettlement organizations in your community. Links to resources containing related Facing the Future lessons: Seeking Asylum Action Project \| Free

	Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands Cathryn Berger Kaye and Philippe Cousteau This 128-page nonfiction book presents facts and statistics about Earth’s oceans and waterways and information about the issues surrounding our current water crisis. Readers will find strategies and examples that help them see themselves as change agents and move forward to complete an effective service plan. The book is divided into the five stages of service learning. Links to resources containing related Facing the Future lessons: Every Drop Counts! Fishing for the Future From Issue to Opportunity Book \| ISBN 139781575423487 \| $

	Teachable Moments: Ethics and Reflection in Service-Learning Fishman, T. and Swanson, L. Learn how to guide your students' reflections to incorporate ethical decision making, whether it's related to everyday problems or global issues. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Creating Our Future Book \| Item Number SL0601 \| $

	The Young Activist’s Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the World Sharon Smith This 224-page book presents proven strategies and lessons learned from the winners of Earth Island Institute's Brower Youth Awards - a top honor for young green leaders in the U.S. All the tools you need to turn your ideas into actions and make changes that matter are included in this guide. Links to resources containing related Facing the Future lessons: From Issue to Opportunity Taking Action! What’s the Plan? Book \| ISBN 9781580085618 \| $

	Environmental Ethics: Examining Your Connection to the Environment and Your Community The Video Project This 62-minute documentary profiles a diverse group of courageous Goldman Environmental Prize winners who have made it their duty to protect their local environments. Download the accompanying study guide at the Environmental Ethics website. Links to resources containing related Facing the Future lessons: From Issue to Opportunity A System Redesign Taking Action! What’s the Plan? Video \| $

	Visions of Utopia: Experiments in Sustainable Culture Geoph Kozeny This 94-minute documentary looks at different ways that people are incorporating their communities into their lives and work. In the film, community members tell their stories in their own words. *Links to resources containing related Facing the Future* lessons:** Is it Sustainable? Video \| ISBN 0971826412 \| $