Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE
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Unit Overview:
Unit Purpose:
Learners will explore the concept of environmental stewardship and the role they can play ‘even as just one individual’ in helping to make their home, school, community, and world a better place in which to live, work and play by recycling.The purpose of this unit is to assist the learner in developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward and to apply this knowledge to identified environmental problems as they relate to the use of the Earth’s natural resources and recycling efforts.
Focus Question: “How can I effect positive change in the environment?”
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- explore the characteristics and motivations of those who recycle.
- explore the economics of recycling.
- conduct a survey to determine awareness and involvement in recycling endeavors of individuals of different ages.
- write a convincing argument for why recycling/stewardship of natural resources is worth the time and effort.
- analyze collected data and identify possible patterns/trends.
- organize a recycling project in conjunction with existing community projects.
- solicit the involvement of others in this recycling project.
- volunteer to serve during the recycling collection period.
- reflect on the entire recycling project.
- recognize volunteers who assisted in the recycling project.
- report on the recycling project to appropriate local media.
- develop a personal pledge/commitment to recycle.
- celebrate their involvement in this recycling project.
Unit Assessment:
The extent and depth of the learners’ understanding of environmental stewardship as evidenced in their participation in class discussion and group activities as well as the successful completion of a recycling service project in the school and community form the basis for the assessment of this unit.
School/Home Connection:
The learners are required, as a part of their homework, to administer a survey to a minimum of four individuals and report the results. The learners are also required to make contact with various school and community agencies and volunteers to solicit information and support for the recycling project.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed and Piloted By:
Dennis VanHaitsma
Curriculum Consultant
Learning to Give
Hans Agard
Reeths-Puffer Schools
Reeths-Puffer Middle School
1911 W. Giles Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
Unit Contents:
Overview:To Recycle or Not to Recycle? That Shouldn't Even Be a Question! Summary
Lessons:
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