About this trail:
*The learner will develop an understanding of community service.
*The learner will respond in written form to information found on the internet.
*The learner will participate in a prewriting activity.
Welcome to Mrs. Stanely's C.S.I. Lab! We will be uncovering the truth about service learning possibilities through the internet, and gathering evidence of service learning opportunities in our communities. As a part of my Clues to Service Investigators team, you will:
Assignment #1
1. What is the purpose of the Star Center?
2. Who are the famous people mentioned on this page?
*The learner will respond in written form to information found on the internet.
*The learner will participate in a prewriting activity.
Welcome to Mrs. Stanely's C.S.I. Lab! We will be uncovering the truth about service learning possibilities through the internet, and gathering evidence of service learning opportunities in our communities. As a part of my Clues to Service Investigators team, you will:
- Follow the "C.S.I. Clues" through each site.
- Look at and read each web page.
- Answer the questions with the "evidence" you find on each page in your composition book.
Assignment #1
1. What is the purpose of the Star Center?
2. Who are the famous people mentioned on this page?
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Welcome to Mrs. Stanely's C.S.I. Lab! We will be uncovering the truth about service learning possibilities through the internet, and gathering evidence of service learning opportunities in our communities. As a part of my Clues to Service Investigators team, you will:
1. What is Service-Learning?
2. Click on the What is Service Learning? link. Next click on the Characteristics of Service-Learning link. Tell me four things service-learning is and four things it is not. Click the "back" button to return to this page to continue with the case trail.
3. Give one example of community service and one example of service-learning. What is the difference?
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Welcome to Mrs. Stanely's C.S.I. Lab! We will be uncovering the truth about service learning possibilities through the internet, and gathering evidence of service learning opportunities in our communities. As a part of my Clues to Service Investigators team, you will:
- Follow the "C.S.I. Clues" through each site.
- Look at and read each web page.
- Answer the questions with the "evidence" you find on each page in your composition book.
1. What is Service-Learning?
2. Click on the What is Service Learning? link. Next click on the Characteristics of Service-Learning link. Tell me four things service-learning is and four things it is not. Click the "back" button to return to this page to continue with the case trail.
3. Give one example of community service and one example of service-learning. What is the difference?
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Watch the NSLP Showcase video to see an example of a service-learning project.
Now click on the Hot Topic link. Go to the Service-Learning Glossary. In order to better understand service-learning, investigate the glossary. Look up the following words and write them in your composition book:
- What are the 4 components that make up a service-learning project?
Now click on the Hot Topic link. Go to the Service-Learning Glossary. In order to better understand service-learning, investigate the glossary. Look up the following words and write them in your composition book:
- action research
- assessment
- civic responsibility
- mentor
- multiculturalism
- peer helping
- reciprocity
- reflection
- student ownership
- volunteerism
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Look through the "Areas of Service" file folder. Gather clues about issues you think our community suffers from. (Note: Remember that you will have to click the "back" button to return to the case trail.)
- List the areas of service, which may exist in our community, that you would like to be involved in.
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Take just a minute to think about all the areas of our community that need improvement. Are you tired of seeing litter scattered everywhere? Do you think something should be done about child abuse? How does it make you feel to see a stray animal roaming around without a home? Do you think teens need more opportunities and activities so that they do not end up behind bars?
The big question is... Have you ever wanted to be the change?
Find the proof that you should be involved in finding a solution for your communities problems. Sift through the evidence:
The big question is... Have you ever wanted to be the change?
Find the proof that you should be involved in finding a solution for your communities problems. Sift through the evidence:
- Look through each of the high school project ideas. Which ones interest you?
- What talents or skills do you have that might be helpful in carrying out one of these ideas?
- Can you think of any service-learning ideas not listed that our school community might benefit from?
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Researching is like solving a mystery. You must hunt for evidence to prove your case. Research the Carl Perkins Center for Child Abuse and find the evidence that proves it meets needs in the community.
- What is the purpose of the Star Center?
- Who are the famous people mentioned on this page?
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Do you know anyone with a disability? Imagine what it would be like to have a disability. Determine the role of the Carl Perkins Center to those with disabilities.
- List at least 5 disabilities with which the center can accommodate.
- List a matching program for each disability you mentioned in clue #3.
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Choose one of the success stories below, and summarize or comment on it.
- Who did you read about?
- What disability did they struggle with?
- How did the Star Center help?
- How did the story make you feel?
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How can you become involved in making a difference?
- Read the volunteer page very carefully! Pick 3 areas of interest.
- Determine how you could apply your talents and abilities to help make someone's life better.
- Write your thoughts in your composition book.
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Child abuse is another problems that many communities face. Sift through the evidence and find clues that may lead you to service opportunities!
1. What is the mission of the center?
2. How many counties in West Tennessee have a center?
1. What is the mission of the center?
2. How many counties in West Tennessee have a center?
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What services are offered by the Carl Perkins Center?
- Create a Vinn diagram that demonstrates which services help the child, the parent, or both.
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Analyzing the Evidence: The Truth About Abuse
- How many cases of abuse are reported each year?
- How many children die each day as a result of child abuse?
- How many of those are under the age of 4?
- Of the severe abuse allegations, how many were made in the state of Tennessee?
- List 4 consequences of child abuse.
- How might abuse be prevented according to this page?
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Design a pamphlet that informs community members about volunteer opportunities.
- Write about the effects of child abuse on the child, parent, and community.
- Mention the fact that child abuse is a cycle that demands intervention.
- List the 5 areas in which a person could volunteer and briefly describe each..
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Evidence Bag #1
Are you one of those people who takes in a new stray animal on a weekly basis because you cannot stand the thought of an animal being neglected? A good area of volunteer work for you would be the local Humane Society.
Are you one of those people who takes in a new stray animal on a weekly basis because you cannot stand the thought of an animal being neglected? A good area of volunteer work for you would be the local Humane Society.
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Click on Tennessee to see our standing. Remember to click the "back" button to return to the case trail.
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Click on the make a flier icon. Create a flier letting all your friends know the importance of this cause. Print a copy of your flier and turn it in.
Great work investigators!! You have successfully reviewed the case files, and now you can close the case. You should now be able to decide what need you would like to meet in your community. Have fun!
Great work investigators!! You have successfully reviewed the case files, and now you can close the case. You should now be able to decide what need you would like to meet in your community. Have fun!
