Service Learning Lesson: students use their research from language arts to visually display statistics and regions

1. Name:____________________________YOUR TOPIC:__________________________
Pay it Forward
Service Learning
Graphs & Charts
Graphs & Charts are a GREAT way to
document and communicate information visually.
Directions: Choose 1 Statistic from your research regarding YOUR social
issue. Choose which type of graph/chart you will use (i.e., pie chart, bar
graph, line graph, etc…). You may draw your own (this must be legible &
neat) OR use Microsoft Word/Microsoft Excel OR…
Teacher recommendation: Visit the following website that walks you
through the process of making a graph
This Is a Great Site!!!
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createAgraph/
YOUR Statistic:__________________________________________________

2. Map of Region(s)
You will need to use the internet for this HW assignment.
Directions: Print out a map of the region(s) that are affected by
your social issue. Your research for the research paper will provide
this information.
The following site is AMAZING! It will guide you in choosing the
right map: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/
For example, Global Warming’s effects on the polar bear population
affect Alaska, the Arctic and Canada.

3. Exponential Growth: The Power of ONE
PAY IT FORWARD
Name:________________________________________________________________________
The person I gave a sticker to was:___________________________________________________
I chose to give a sticker to this person because:
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PAY IT FORWARD
Name:________________________________________________________________________
The person I gave a sticker to was:___________________________________________________
I chose to give a sticker to this person because:
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PAY IT FORWARD
Name:________________________________________________________________________
The person I gave a sticker to was:___________________________________________________
I chose to give a sticker to this person because:
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