Back   Subject: Community Action-Government   Title Source Type of Material #1 And My World  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials, 4-H Resources  Subject: Community Action-Government Description Our first responsibility as global citizens is to understand what is meant by "global interdependence". We link to people around the world through science, technology, trade, business, transportation, communication, language, culture and international organizations. Our collective problems also link us: poverty, overpopulation, food shortages and drought, misuse of the environment and natural resources, only to name a few. Through hand-on activities, the use of "And My World" curriculum will awaken young minds. By helping young people think about worldwide cultural, economic and political issues, we are taking steps to meet the challenges of the future. Youths may explore the idea of global interdependence to illustrate the urgency of challenges we face. Young people are urged to action through the search for solutions, once they understand why it is so important to protect out planet and join it together as a global community. The curriculum provides information about the current world challenges and interdependence. It highlights areas such as the environment, econonmics, hunger and health.  #2 Citizenship - Public Adventures 1: Citizenship Adventure Kit  National 4-H Council  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Community Action-Government Description Designed to engage youth in changing a piece of the public world, discovering the possibilities of democratic citizenship and building a commitment to taking action in new and exciting ways. Youth plan a project that will create, change, or improve.  #3 Citizenship - Public Adventures 2: Citizenship Guide's Handbook  National 4-H Council  4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Community Action-Government Description Designed to engage youth in changing a piece of the public world, discovering the possibilities of democratic citizenship and building a commitment to taking action in new and exciting ways. Youth plan a project that will create, change, or improve.  #4 Conducting 4-H Community Service Learning Projects (Youth Leader's Guide)  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University  4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Community Action-Government Description Conducting 4-H Community Service Learning Projects is a leader’s guide that bridges the gap between the community and the classroom creating service learning opportunities for young people. The guide is based upon a model created by the Points of Light Foundations and serves as the framework around which 4-H youth can learn and enjoy service learning projects. The guide is broken down into eight sections which include youth voice and planning, community need and voice, learning objectives, orientation and training, meaningful service, reflection, evaluation, celebration recognition and reporting. Community service learning is a perfect blend of organized community service and established learning goals.