Service Learning in the MYP

02/11/2024

When a student loves heroes to be a hero!

We are so excited to be "official!" Hank is excited to share his passion for heroes and characters with children and families. He is already planning a few events for the spring!

Hank's Heroes, Inc. is dedicated to boosting the morale of individuals with disabilities, life-threatening illnesses, or significant life change events, and their families, through in-person visits and/or virtual meetings.

07/26/2022

Wonderful inositol’s for Service As Action!

This is a really heartwarming idea for how to reuse leftover crayons!

10/03/2021

Great resource from Lenny Dutton about service learning!

ExcitedEducator Service Opportunities Inspired by the Curriculum

03/30/2021

Making Service Learning happen in your MYP classrooms is one of the most rewarding, yet most challenging aspects of the MYP. Don't miss Cathy Berger Kaye's keynote at the MYP Planning Symposium. The author of eight books including The Complete Guide to Service Learning, Cathy's vast experience, and fresh perspectives have always pushed the field of service-learning to grow in innovative ways.
Register to join Cathy and take away practical strategies and ideas to elevate learning, increase participation, and move us towards a more just society.
You can register here for FREE - https://bit.ly/3lZyeU3

Unpack the nuts & bolts of all things MYP unit planning at the MYP Planning Symposium, presented by Toddle.

05/25/2019

The global context helps to make our statements of inquiry in real-world explorations and orientated towards service learning... these visual posters help to make this explicit using for

05/25/2019

So where does service learning start? Inside the key concepts lie the seeds of where to start student understanding of the world around them! Enjoy these visual posters using to help start that planning conversation with your colleagues!

05/24/2019

IB PYP at work!

07/15/2017

As the summer continues, many students and faculty are"service learning" - but also be mindful of what service learning is truly about! A great article! http://almost.thedoctorschannel.com/14323-2/

I'd like to add that this is not a new idea. The problems associated with voluntourism are well known among the professionals who work in international development. 

06/28/2017

Great for mapping those service projects!

In April, Google introduced a revamped, reimagined version of Google Earth, which included a number of new features that go beyond visualizing the planet..

04/06/2016

This is a former student of mine and his Personal Project! Inspiring!
https://www.facebook.com/weewoman123/posts/10153310612507820

02/28/2016

A very American example...but could there be something in your cultural community that might need this concept?
https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsUSA/photos/a.10150331202525393.569715.237593025392/10156700204340393/?type=3

When Katie Prior heard that many veterans' funerals have an audio recording of Taps, she decided to take action. Katie recruited her friends and founded the Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps to ensure heroes in her community receive the live tribute they deserve. To date, Katie has recruited 53 trumpet players in 11 states. We are honored to call you a Girl Scout!