This culminating activity gives youth an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together they can make something better.

Through storytelling, children recognize that their actions and behaviors have an impact and become memories for future generations. 

Participants learn about the scientific contributions of African American inventors and scientists today and in the past.

Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
 

The learners read and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect.

Learners do a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) of taking courageous action in a difficult situation.

Learners analyze the meaning of personal best and recognize the value of persistence in doing their best.

Learners walk around their neighborhood parks observing plants, use of space, and ways to make the shared space better. They problem-solve about things they can do and then interview and survey others to get ideas and permission to take action. 

Students form groups, sign group agreements, delegate tasks, and begin forming their service-learing project proposal. The teacher provides mini-lessons to individuals, as needed, who bring information back to groups on presentation skills, budgeting, and service-learning...