Presents a practical guide to help students develop their learning experience, prepares them to make effective contributions within their communities, and encourages them to build character and personal growth.
Offers students information about school volunteering, discussing getting involved, teamwork, group identity, fundraising, and school spirit, and including related activities.
Provides students with a brief overview of the importance of community service, discussing what kinds of opportunities are available and how they can help their school and neighborhood.
At the beginning of eighth grade, all Marcia can think about is what nail polish to use, how to lose weight, and whether Alex will ask her to the dance, but after giving makeovers in a nursing home for a school project, she begins to appreciate the value of inner beauty.
Contains information and activities designed to help young people in grades six and up find ways to address the needs of animals in their communities and around the world.
Provides information about hunger and homelessness to students in grades six and up, looks at what young people are doing to fight the problems, offers advice on how kids can become involved in efforts to combat hunger and homelessness in their communities, and includes examples.
