Think of a project that your class or school might want to do.
About the Site
Sunnyland Projects is a page from the Web site for Sunnyland Elementary School located in Bellingham, Washington. The site describes four community projects: "Kids for Kids," "Pennies for Bulbs," "Restoration," and "Salmon."
What to Do
Help students read about and discuss the projects carried out by Sunnyland students.
Stop after each project and have students discuss whether similar needs could be addressed in their community.
Invite students to suggest human needs or community improvement projects that the class or school could do. You may want to list ideas on the board.
Explore the projects. Which do you find most interesting? Why?
About the Site
Lakeland School in California is part of the Little Lake City School District. Student Work provides samples of some innovative classroom projects and an after-school activity. Invite students to investigate the types of projects other students are involved in. You may wish to discuss doing similar projects in your classroom.
What to Do
If time permits, have students look at some work from other grades.
Students may enjoy exploring other sections of the Web site, such as the Web Page Club.
