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In this Smart Choices activity, students examine social
change and the role of community organizations writing a report on one
organization that interests them. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
What community service organizations are available in my
area?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Why do people volunteer their time to social
organizations?
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
B. Educational and Occupational Exploration
5
Topic: Understanding the need for positive attitudes toward work and
learning.
Standard: -Identify
the positive contributions workers make to society. -Demonstrate knowledge of
the social significance of various occupations. -Demonstrate a positive attitude
toward work. -Demonstrate learning habits and skills that can be used in various
educational situations. -Demonstrate positive work attitudes and
behaviors.
C. Career Planning
10
Topic: Understanding the interrelationship of life roles.
Standard: -Demonstrate knowledge of life
stages. -Describe factors that determine lifestyles (e.g., socioeconomic status,
culture, values, occupational choices, work habits). -Describe ways in which
occupational choices may affect lifestyle. -Describe the contribution of work to
a balanced and productive life. -Describe ways in which work, family, and
leisure are interrelated. -Describe different career patterns and their
potential effect on family patterns and lifestyle. -Describe the importance of
leisure activities. -Demonstrate ways that occupational skills and knowledge can
be acquired through leisure.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Explain that people volunteer their time to action groups. Ask
students to think about social change they would like to have occur. Have them
share their responses in small groups.
Step:
2 Duration:
Have the students list all the community=s organizations. Then
have each student select an organization that interests him/her and compile a
report. The report on each should include: Accurate name of organization Address
Telephone number Purpose of organization Services of organization Support
Territory served Management Why this group interests student
Step: 3 Duration:
Have students present their reports to the class.
Materials and Equipment
Pencil or pen Telephone, books, city directory
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 -2 hours
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students will be assessed by investigating local volunteer
opportunities within their community.
Extension
Invite representatives from one or more of these categories to
speak about their careers.
Remediation
Students with reading difficulties can work with a reading
partner.
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
