Educational Project Plan: "Our Neighborhood"
Academic Grade: High School
Main Issue: Students need to expand their vocabulary related to community, health, and neighborhood themes.
Scenario: Community
Methodology: Service-Learning
Articulating Axis: Healthy Living
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Our Neighborhood |
| Objective | To enhance students' vocabulary related to community and healthy living by engaging in a service project that benefits their neighborhood. |
| Expected Outcomes | - Expanded vocabulary knowledge.<br>- Improved understanding of community health issues.<br>- Increased social responsibility and community engagement.<br>- Practical application of language skills through service activities. |
| Stage | Time Frame | Activities | Learning Focus | Adaptation for Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Starting Point (Sensitization) | 1 week | - Introduction to the project through multimedia presentations about neighborhoods and health.<br>- Class discussion on the importance of healthy living and community. | - Awareness of community issues.<br>- Initial vocabulary related to neighborhood, health, and environment. | Use simple language, visuals, and real-life examples to ensure comprehension. Encourage student sharing of personal experiences. |
| Stage 2: What I Know and What I Want to Know | 1 week | - Brainstorming session about existing vocabulary and knowledge.<br>- Students list vocabulary they know related to community and health.<br>- Identify gaps and questions about neighborhood health issues. | - Self-assessment of vocabulary.<br>- Clarification of learning goals.<br>- Research skills development. | Use guided questions and vocabulary lists; incorporate peer discussion to reinforce understanding. |
| Stage 3: Planning the Solidarity Service | 2 weeks | - Design a project (e.g., creating health awareness posters, organizing a neighborhood clean-up, or planting trees).<br>- Assign roles and tasks (research, poster creation, outreach).<br>- Gather resources (materials, community contacts). | - Practical application of vocabulary.<br>- Planning and teamwork skills.<br>- Community engagement. | Scaffold tasks with templates and bilingual support if needed; encourage student ownership. |
| Stage 4: Executing the Service | 2-3 weeks | - Carry out the planned activities in the community.<br>- Use English to communicate with community members.<br>- Document the process with photos, videos, or reports. | - Real-world use of vocabulary.<br>- Communication skills.<br>- Community participation. | Provide language support during interactions; prepare vocabulary lists for common phrases. |
| Stage 5: Sharing and Reflecting | 1 week | - Present results to classmates, teachers, and community.<br>- Reflective essays or journals about what was learned and experienced.<br>- Group discussion on the impact of the service. | - Reflection on language acquisition.<br>- Critical thinking about community impact.<br>- Consolidation of vocabulary. | Use guided reflection questions; provide sentence starters to aid writing. |
| Week | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sensitization: multimedia presentations, discussion. |
| Week 2 | Brainstorming, vocabulary assessment, needs analysis. |
| Weeks 3-4 | Planning the project, resource gathering, assigning roles. |
| Weeks 5-7 | Implementation of community service activity. |
| Week 8 | Reflection, sharing, evaluation, and celebration of achievements. |
| Learning Style | Activities | Supports |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | Posters, videos, images of community health issues | Use visual aids, infographics. |
| Auditory | Discussions, presentations, storytelling | Incorporate oral presentations, group discussions. |
| Kinesthetic | Community clean-up, planting activities | Hands-on tasks, movement-based activities. |
| Reading/Writing | Journals, reports, vocabulary lists | Provide written materials, templates. |
| Component | Evaluation Method | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary Expansion | Vocabulary quizzes, word maps | Demonstrate understanding of new words. |
| Participation | Observation, self-assessment | Active involvement in planning and execution. |
| Community Impact | Feedback from community, project results | Effectiveness of service and communication. |
| Reflection | Reflective essays, journals | Depth of insight and connection to learning. |
| Material | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Multimedia equipment | Presentations, videos |
| Vocabulary lists | Language support |
| Art supplies | Posters, flyers |
| Community contacts | Collaboration and outreach |
| Cleaning/planting tools | Community service activities |
End of Project Plan