Gina+Holtz+&+Michelle+Tahtinen+-+Service+Learning

 http://farm1.static.flickr.com/23/32774212_659484c447_z.jpg Our unit is teaching Service Learning to 7th grade teachers. Our Unit Plan  Comments: I suggest you broaden the authentic question so it covers many areas How does authentic interaction among and with others in our community improve student learning Then broaden the first unit question to be specific to your unit What is Service Learning and how does it support authentic interaction with others in our community?  Please continue to work on your unit and complete all parts of the template. CJ 10/31
 * Essential Questions || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How does authentic interaction among and with others in our community via service learning improve student learning? ||
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Unit Summary** || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Understanding Service Learning and how to effectively employ it into the curriculum. Service Learning is a teaching methodology that uses development of a project that is tied to curriculum standards and community partners to effectively engage students and promote learning. It can be employed in cross curricular settings and if structured to meet certain standards (IPARDC) and is more effective than traditional instruction. ||