Action+Service+Learning+Project+Overview

//This project was designed to meet California 7th Grade Social-Science and Life Science Standards. Throughout the project, students will explore the following big ideas:// 
 * Action Service Learning Project Overview **

1. Exploration of the past leads to increased knowledge and understanding of the present as well as the past. 2. Physical geography influences the development of culture and trade. 3. The exchange of goods, ideas, and values occurs through exploration and trade. 4. Cultural exchange of goods, ideas, and values leads to advances in intellectual thought, art, and technology. 5. Civilizations are structured into social, economic, and political classes. 6. Religion plays a key role in the development of civilizations and the spread of culture.
 * Grade 7: World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times**

 3.e Students know that extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the adaptive characteristics of a species are insufficient for its survival.
 * Grade 7: Life Science - Evolution**

The action service learning project will be complete in four phases:  Each phase will guide students as they work to make a positive change in the world. In order to provide evidence of completion of this active service project - students will continue adding to their wikispace page in order to document their work through the four phases. The wikispace should host the final PSA which will be completed after implementation of the service learning project. Finally, the students' action service learning project participation will be evaluated by the following rubric: Action Service Learning Evaluation Rubric. Service Learning Resource Links: ** Learn-and-Serve National Service Website Volunteer San Diego SAVY
 * Requirements: **
 * //**Phase 1**// - Brainstorming and Vision
 * //**Phase 2**// - Research and Planning
 * //**Phase 3**// - Action and Service
 * //**Phase 4**// - Reflection and Celebration
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