libguide by Mr. Keel, adapted for Beveridge by Mrs. Mihovk
CREATE a powerful presentation (visual, written or verbal) to convince someone to get active in a charity of your choice. Part of being an active citizen in a community is thinking about others in your community. You will have a chance to select a charity of your choice to explore.
Also, answer the inquiry question: Which charity would you choose to personally become involved with as a volunteer, to donate to, or to spread the word about?
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This project would tie in to the Choices and Convictions Theme during 2nd and 4th quarters.
Day 1- In your language arts classroom, discuss problems that might arise in your future. What are some of the issues that your generation will have to face? Students, create a symbol of your neighborhood, city, state , country, or world. Identify various challenges the human race might face on the map of your community.
Define Charity as a large group. Discuss what charities are and how they might benefit the recipient and the person volunteering with that charity.
Day 2 - With your librarian, begin exploring various resources for researching your charity. Head to the library or bring resources to the classroom. Use the resources in Steps 2 & 3 to begin your exploration. Then fill out the note-taking sheet (step 4).
Day 3 - Continue your research and note-taking in your classroom or the library. Also, at the beginning of the class, be sure to include citations study and the best ways to show your teachers where you found your information!
Day 4 - In your language arts classroom or the library, begin working on your final project (see Step 5 of the Big6+ on the right).
This is your opportunity to defend your position and belief regarding your charity. Convince your audience that your charity is a worthwhile one in which to get involved.
Day 5 - In your language arts classroom, complete the self-evaluation for all steps in the Big6+ process.
Day 1 in the Library
Now is your chance to create a product to illustrate what you've learned! Be sure to include your own personal perspective as well as information about your charity! Some of your choices include:
Visual: A Brochure, a bookmark, an infographic, a flyer that includes 8-10 elements about the charity that describe what the charity does and how people can support the charity.
Written: A summary of information learned. Please include a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Be sure to include how the charity began, the work the charity does to support those it helps, the charity's connection to Omaha, and why this charity would be the ideal one for you to become involved with wither through volunteering, donations, or information sharing.
Verbal:A four to five minute formal presentation for the class or for small groups of classmates.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).