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In this unit, you will learn about your community, talk with
leaders in your area, and complete community service projects
to help a community of your choice. |
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Introduction
to Roots & Shoots: |
- What is Roots & Shoots?
- Register your group
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Knowledge: |
- Define knowledge
- Read about Roots & Shoots members making a difference
- Find out how your lifestyle affects the planet
- Conduct a community evaluation
- Discuss findings
- Research one community problem in depth
- Complete journal entry
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Compassion: |
- Define compassion
- Read about compassionate people
- Invite one or two speakers to come to your school
- Present information to class about community problems
you researched
- Complete journal entry
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Action: |
- Define action
- View Dr. Jane’s scrapbook
- Roots & Shoots project
- Choose a project
- Plan your project
- Do it!
- Report on your project
- Celebrate your hard work!
- Take action online
- Read "Star Thrower" by Loren Eiseley
- Complete journal entry
- Read the Earth Charter to find out how your project is
helping to create a more sustainable world
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