Service-Learning Toolkit
Overview: This toolkit helps teachers guide students through an H2O for Life service-learning project from start to finish. Students learn about the global water crisis, research a partner community, plan and lead a fundraising campaign, set SMART goals, reflect on their impact, and take meaningful action to support clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects around the world.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
Students will:
- Understand the global water crisis and its impact on communities around the world.
- Explore why access to clean water and sanitation is a human right.
- Research an H2O for Life partner school or community.
- Plan and lead a student-driven service-learning project.
- Set SMART goals, collaborate with peers, and reflect on their impact.
Essential Question: How can students use their knowledge, leadership, and creativity to create lasting change through service learning?
Standards Connection
✔ NGSS Science
✔ English Language Arts
✔ Social Studies
✔ Project-Based Learning
✔ Service Learning
✔ Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Materials Needed
Teacher
- Service-Learning Toolkit
- Computer with internet access
- H2O for Life project information
- Project planning materials
Students
- Student planning pages
- Research materials
- Notebook or journal
- Poster or presentation supplies (optional)