Heifer International: A Vehicle for service learning

Common Core Objectives 6.G.1.2 Explain the factors that influenced The Movement of people, goods, and ideas and the effects of that movement on societies and Regions over time (e.g. scarcity of resources, desire for wealth, disease and trade). 6.G.1.3 Compare distinguishing Characteristics Of Various world regions (e.g. physical features, culture, political organization and ethnic make-up).

International Baccalaureate Objectives Understand issues related to space/place on a local, national and global scale. Understand the short term and long term causes of change. Different types of equilibrium within systems.

IB Area of Interaction Community and Service: -How does a poor world economyeffect individual communities? -How can we help these communities? -How can we make this impact last (sustainable)?

What is Heifer International? Heifer International is a global nonprofit with the goal of ending poverty and hunger in a sustainable fashion. Established in 1944, Heifer International gives out gifts of livestock, seeds and trees and extensive training to those in need. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Heifer International has helped more than 13.6 million families (71 million people) in more than 125 countries

A Cow is the Perfect Gift? Today, millions of people who were once hungry will be nourished by milk, eggs and fresh vegetables. Families who for generations knew only poverty will be building new homes and starting businesses. Children who once headed out to the fields to do backbreaking work will be heading into schoolrooms to learn to read. And people who never thought they'd be in a position to help someone else will be experiencing the joy of charitable giving.

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The Class Project The Northview Humanities teachers at each grade level will use Heifer International as a platform to teach issues pertaining to service, sustainability, and Global resources. The lesson will culminate in a fundraiser where each grade level will purchase an animal or animals to donate to village in need.

The Charity in One Minute