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California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 12, "Principles of American Democracy," students study the life of Cesar E. Chavez. The students observe the direct relationship between his work and political philosophy and the U.S. political and legal system. Students examine how Chavez's ideas and actions are a blueprint for active…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 10, "World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World," students stud the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar E. Chavez. The students learn about the historical developments of many of the ideas and philosophy of Chavez, particularly the evolution of democratic principles.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Classroom Techniques, Community Leaders
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 8, "United States History and Geography: A More Perfect Union," students study the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar E. Chavez. They learn about historical events and developments in the United States that Chavez encountered. They examine how Chavez worked to bring the promises…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques, Community Leaders
Peer reviewedHayes, Bill – Social Studies Review, 1997
Details a series of service learning projects conducted by a California middle school social studies class. Creative, inexpensive, and substantive, the projects included writing to Manuel Noreiga in prison, creating a feed-the-homeless garden, and translating city documents into other languages. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Experiential Learning, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedBailey, Laura – Social Studies Review, 1997
Recounts the successes of Project HAWK (Habitat Alliance and Wildlife Keepers) in Northern California. HAWK consists of various at-risk students brought together for a service learning project constructing and maintaining community gardens. Discusses how the garden was related to traditional curriculum instruction and provides information for…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Services, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textFein, Scott; Melnick, Sara – 2001
This booklet depicts the thinking of state-level and local-level advocates and policymakers regarding the complementary nature of service learning and school-to-work and explains the benefits of linking the two strategies through partnerships. The similarities and differences between service learning and school-to-work are presented along with…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Articulation (Education), Career Exploration, Comparative Analysis
