1. Taking learning beyond the classroom Walls
Implementing AP Human Geography with We.org Service

2. Who’s in the audience?

3. A bit about me… Teach in a public magnet school in Louisville, KY
15th year in the classroom
Favorite class to teach- AP Human Geography
Other classes taught- World History , U.S. History, European History, Economics, Legal Issues, Research, Government
Why service-learning? Teach working towards solutions, instead of just problems!

4. WHAT IS Service-learning
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse- “Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that connects classroom lessons with meaningful service to the community.”

5. Why service-learning? Engage students Work collaboratively with others
Apply concepts, see connections
Be able to explain, apply, and synthesize
A more robust student understanding of the local and global processes at work

6. DIRECT vS. INDIRECT SERVICE
Direct- Interacting with and/or for those being served
Indirect- Supporting others to work more effectively with/for those being served and/or advocating to create awareness of the need(s)

8. 6 pilot subjects Computer Science A Environmental Science
European History
Human Geography
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art

9. KEY ELEMENTS OF SERVICE-LEARNING Projects for the pilot
Collaborative- small groups
Student choice
Hours outside the classroom
Connected with classroom learning
Connected to either access to healthcare or food security
Local AND global scale

12. Our results this year 6,387 service hours $19,176 for charities
21,800 canned goods
4,270 meals or bags of food

13. Challenges…
Logistics!
Group Dynamics
Time

14. What we CHANGED THIS YEAR
Earlier group formation
More check points
Projects due prior to review time
Require direct service for local action
Encourage more awareness building for global action
Mapping option for indirect service (openstreetmap.org)

16. Questions?
Allison Martin