Lesson plans for service learning to support local homeless population
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Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Wake Up Call pt. 2 List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Construction Paper (assorted colors 1 per student), markers California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: classroom with desks California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? - Students will share what they drew about their homeless stereotypes (10 min) - I will then explain the realism of homelessness. Parents, families, people with jobs and income, etc. guaranteed to shock their minds (10 min) - Next students will draw and write about on the other side of the paper a reflection of what they now know about homeless people look like, how they live, how much money they earn, and how they think the homeless got into their situation (25 min) - Students will also begin their food and jacket drive today. How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Oppression Session List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Masking tape, paper and pencils California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: classroom without desks California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? - Student will be placed into groups. There will be 3 boxes made with masking tape… a large one 7 feet diameter, a med. Box 5 feet diameter, and 3 ft diameter small box - students will learn about household incomes and family sizes in comparison to living space - students will all try to stand in the boxes representing a family income with large family sizes and they will learn about the types of situations that force homelessness such as number of family members, demographics of families, and size of income. 35 min - students will then reflect on their own living conditions, share if they are comfortable about themselves or someone they know (while maintaining confidentiality) and write a paragraph on what they learned from the exercise. 10 min How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Laws Against Humanity List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Computers with internet access California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: computer lab California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? - Student will be placed into groups in which they will research on of the the following topics: - San Jose city laws about/against homelessness - California laws about/against homelessness - city, state, and national legislations that aide the fight against homelessness and hunger including movements and major charity organizations - Students will then share what they have found and explain what this means to them. Students are also urged to also look up newly elected props (45 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Make a Day pt 1 List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. pencil and paper California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: classroom with desks and internet access California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? - Students will begin to draft ways they believe are feasible for them to aid the less fortunate. (5 min) - Students will then come up with a grocery list to feed 100 people with no more than $100 using the internet and sales papers. Toiletry items may also be included. (30 min) - Next, students themselves will draft a collective letter to be given to parents, different food banks and grocery stores asking for donations to their cause (10 min) - A shopping list will be approved by me and items will be purchased by myself, Ms. Bubaker, and/or Mr. Hong How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Make a Day pt 2 List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. the food that was bought and collected, the jackets that have been collected, boxes, lunch a sandwich bag California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: classroom with desks and internet access California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? (EXTRA LONG - use phys. act. time and enrichment time) - Students will begin to prepare the food they have chosen give to the homeless including packaging. (45 min) - Students will also see what has been donated to the food and jacket drive. - jackets will be separated and food will be packaged for delivery to a food bank or church (30 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Special delivery List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. the food that was bought and collected, the jackets that have been collected, boxes, lunch and sandwich bags, ASAS van California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: at a food bank or shelter California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? Students will be taken to deliver the food and jackets. Then we will reflect on our good work. (45 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: In Pursuit of Happiness List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Movie slips, pencils, tv, dvd player California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: classroom with desks California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? Students will watch the Will Smith movie “Pursuit of Happyness”. While they watch the film, students will be given a reflection sheet which will consist of the following questions that they must answer by the end of the viewing. - what is the message behind the movie? - what obstacles and struggles does the main character encounter? - how is he viewed by the public? Businessmen? His family? - how would you describe the character? - what emotions does the movie include? - how frequently do you believe this happens in the world and why is it a form of discrimination? (45 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: In Pursuit of Happiness (continued) List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Movie slips, pencils, tv, dvd player California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: classroom with desks California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? Students will continue to watch the Will Smith movie “Pursuit of Happyness”. While they watch the film, students will be given a reflection sheet which will consist of the following questions that they must answer by the end of the viewing. - what is the message behind the movie? - what obstacles and struggles does the main character encounter? - how is he viewed by the public? Businessmen? His family? - how would you describe the character? - what emotions does the movie include? - how frequently do you believe this happens in the world and why is it a form of discrimination? (45 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Internal Issues List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Paper and pencil, computer lab California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: computer lab California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? Students will research and learn all of the different internal struggles among the homeless including illnesses, mental instability, war veterans, lack of job skills, battered women and children, and job lay offs. - what types illnesses are common among the homeless? Are there vaccinations for them? - what ways could you help the homeless achieve employment? - what programs are there to aide homeless war veterans, especially those injured in war? - what programs are there to help the children in battered women shelters? Students also will begin their Christmas Warmth drive in which families will be asked to donate blankets, pillows, sweaters, beanies, toiletries, and new undergarments and socks for babies, children, and adults. Students will also bring in an old board game, dvds, art and school suppiles, or toy each for homeless children. (45 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Winter Pen pals List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. Paper and pencil, markers, construction paper, scissors, glue California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: computer lab California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? After students bring in their winter warmth items and children’s items, students will create holiday letters for the children in the shelters. They are to be decorative and heart warming encouraging the kids that they have people that care about them and working hard to make sure they are comfortable. Letters are to delivered with the toys, gifts, and other winter items. (45 min) How will you deliver your class? Lecture Demo Samples Discussion Video Skit Craft Enrichment Class Theme/Title: Expressions for Relief Our 10 Enrichment Themes Affordable Treasures Creative Arts Comida aka Foods Culture and Diversity Games and Sports Pay It Forward/ Life skills Performing Arts Science/ Technology Fitness/ Hygiene The MTV Generation Todays Title: Winter feast List the materials you need for today. Include quantity and size. potluck California State Standards Literacy & Language Arts Create literacy & information-rich environments. Provide varied opportunities for reading, writing, oral presentation, & listening. Math Emphasize mathematics & data from problem solving, communication, & critical thinking. Science & Scientific Processes Create inquiry & exploration-rich programs & environments. Social Sciences Emphasize building knowledge of oneself , one’s community, & the world. Room Set-up: computer lab California State Standards: Social Sciences 41 Developmental Assets: 8, 17, 37-40 Introduction: What is today all about? students will have a potluck as a culminating event, inviting their parents teachers and staff celebrating their hard work in helping the homeless this summer. Students will also host a brief slide show and explain what they have spent the last six weeks doing and what they have learned. How will you deliver your class? 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