Understanding differences

SECTION A

1. Students are to construct a research group of no more than three students.

2. Each research group is to thoroughly investigate and explore ONE local charity group/organization of choice that provides aid to individuals in need.

3. Each research group must conduct a presentation on the group's findings to include the following criteria:

· Name and location of the local charity group/organization researched

· Mission statement/purpose of the organization

· Who does the organization specifically provide aid to?

· What means does the organization undertake to provide aid?

· Why is the organization's aid beneficial to those in need?

· How does the organization's aid to those in need benefit the community as a whole?

· Visual Aids - Diagrams, pictures, organizational pamphlets, etc. to accompany verbal explanation

·Summary Sheet - 1pg. handout to the class outlining the group's findings in relation to the research criteria

SECTION B

1. Following group presentations, each research group will be responsible in reviewing all the information provided on the multiple local charity groups and organizations present throughout the community as described within the group presentations.

2. Students will vote for ONE local charity group/organization felt most valuable in impacting the community by their providing of assistance to individuals in need.

3. As a class, the local charity group/organization that has gathered the majority of class votes will be provided with a monetary donation with funds raised by student participation within a class/school wide charity marathon

4. Students must gather local sponsors that will agree to compensate the sponsored student with $1.00 per every ¼ mile walked, jogged, or ran throughout the time frame and given area that the charity marathon will operate.

5. Within 5 business days following the charity marathon students must collect sponsor-donated funds.

6. All student-collected donations will be merged for the total sum to be donated by the class to the student voted local charity group/organization.

PROJECT TITLE: UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCE / CHARITY MARATHON

1. DESIGN OF THE PAY IT FORWARD ACTIVITY:

Students will construct a research group of no more than three students. Each student group will thoroughly investigate and explore ONE local charity group of choice and conduct a presentation on the group findings to include the following criteria

· Name and location of the local charity group/organization researched

· Mission statement/purpose of the organization

· Who does the organization specifically provide aid to?

· What means does the organization undertake to provide aid?

· Why is the organization's aid beneficial to those in need?

· How does the organization's aid to those in need benefit the community as a whole?

· Visual Aids - Diagrams, pictures, organizational pamphlets, etc. to accompany verbal explanation

·Summary Sheet - 1pg. handout to the class outlining the group's findings in relation to the research criteria

Following student presentations, each student group will vote for the charity group/organization that they feel is the most valuable in impacting the community by their providing of assistance to individuals in need.

Students will then participate in gathering local organizations for sponsorship within the class wide walk, jog, run charity marathon as a means for generating funds as to be donated to the local charity group/organization that has collected the majority of the student vote.

Following the charity marathon, participating students must collect sponsor donated funds within 5 business days as to be merged with other student collected donations for the total sum to be donated by the class to the student voted local charity group/organization.

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Learn/Practice Research Skills Learn/Practice Presentation Skills

Learn/Practice Advocacy Skills

To examine and comprehend how physical, social, and financial factors can effect an individual's possession of societal benefits as related to that of the majority of the community and to determine the organizations available to assist individuals in need effected by such physical, social, and financial factors.

To develop a greater appreciation to individual societal benefits

To develop personal and social responsibility

3. PREPARATION ACTIVITIES:

Students will learn the skills and knowledge they need in order to perform the Pay It Forward actions through student research, student peer group presentations, and through previously gained personal experience.

· Student research of local charity groups/organizations

· Student presentations on researched information

· Class voting of local charity group/organization felt most valuable in impacting the community by their providing of assistance to individuals in need.

4. RESULTS AND EVALUATION:

Use of rubrics to assess research and presentation as well as level of participation

Understanding Differences Group Presentation Grading Rubric:

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION GRADE

Presentation Thorough explanation 0 1 2 3 4 5

Clear, concise, and well organized 0 1 2 3 4 5

All research criteria meet 0 1 2 3 4 5

Use of visual aids 0 1 2 3 4 5

Summary sheet provides all necessary information 0 1 2 3 4 5

Total: /25

Understanding Differences Charity Marathon Grading Rubric

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION GRADE

Participation Punctual and participated actively 0 1 2 3 4 5

Demonstrates responsible behavior 0 1 2 3 4 5

Adequate # of sponsors obtained 0 1 2 3 4 5

Adequate # of quarter miles traveled 0 1 2 3 4 5

Sponsorship donations collected within 5 business days 0 1 2 3 4 5

Total: /25

5. BUDGET:

Projected cost - None

Local charity group/organization donation provided by collective efforts of student sponsors