Question

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Answer 1

List at least five issues in your community. Circle the two that interest you most.
It's time to investigate! Use this chart to take notes as you research. Use the library, Internet, family and friends, and trusted community members. Talk to at least three trusted adults about the issues you research. These people may suggest good ideas and websites for information. One example would be your city or county government website. Be sure to note where you find information in your chart.

Issue #1__________ Issue #2__________
Who…
Whom does the issue or problem affect? How does it affect them?
Are others already working on the issue?
Who else cares about it that you know?
Who has information that can help you?
What…
What factors contribute to the problem?
What can people do to help?
What type of service might be most helpful to people affected by the issue?
Where…
Where does the issue have greatest impact?
Where can you find people working on it?
When…
When did the issue or problem begin?
When are related plans or events scheduled?
Why…
Why do people think this issue is important?
Why do you think it is important?
Resources
Record the titles and locations of any books, websites, or people that helped you.
Which of your researched issues do you think is most important? Explain why.
Plan!

Use this chart to organize information for your possible service plans. You can choose to act on one or more of your ideas.

Service Idea #1 Service Idea #2
What I can do to help–list all steps involved
Related organization and name of contact
Organization phone number, email, street address
Dates I contacted organization and what was said
Dates and locations of any events already scheduled by the organization that I can participate in
Is there a minimum age for the task I would like to participate in?
How will I get to the event(s) and back home again?
Do I have parent or guardian permission?
Who can help me and how?
Deadline for completing my task
Discussion Post

Post a description of your issue and your service project plan in the discussion area.
Respond to at least two classmates' posts in the discussion area. Share information that may help your classmates. Review the Discussion Guidelines before posting to the discussion area.
Copy your original discussion post and your two responses to classmates below.
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