Make the World Better
What can you do to make the world a better place?
Not sure where to start? Here are some helpful links:
DoSomething.org - examples of real teen volunteer projects around the country.
HelpOthers.org - more examples of very simple ways you can help others.
Hubpages.com - 101 easy ways you can make the world a better place (article).
Reason2Smile - Local organization that helps Jambo Jipya School in Kenya.
Teenagers guide 2t real world - 20 ways teenagers can help others by volunteering (article).
VolunteerMatch.org - find organizations in your area that need help!
Wikihow.com - Make the world a better place wiki.
Wiggio Links:
1st period: http://10thgradeperiod1.wiggio.com
2nd period: http://10thgradeperiod2.wiggio.com
Guiding questions
Not sure where to start? Here are some helpful links:
DoSomething.org - examples of real teen volunteer projects around the country.
HelpOthers.org - more examples of very simple ways you can help others.
Hubpages.com - 101 easy ways you can make the world a better place (article).
Reason2Smile - Local organization that helps Jambo Jipya School in Kenya.
Teenagers guide 2t real world - 20 ways teenagers can help others by volunteering (article).
VolunteerMatch.org - find organizations in your area that need help!
Wikihow.com - Make the world a better place wiki.
Wiggio Links:
1st period: http://10thgradeperiod1.wiggio.com
2nd period: http://10thgradeperiod2.wiggio.com
Guiding questions
- Why are you doing this project? Why is it needed?
- Who/what am I helping? What are needs of the people involved (that you are helping)?
- How many people could this benefit?
- How many people will this inspire?
- Will this be safe?
- How much will my project cost? Do I need money for this project?
- How will I get the money for the project?
- What will I need to buy? What supplies will I need?
- How much time will the project take to get started? What is the timeline for project?
- How long will funding be needed? Is this a one-time event or will this be an ongoing project?
- Who will help me? Who will be the sponsors?
- Where will the project take place? How are you going to get there (transportation)?
- Will this impact or relate to any other projects?
- What can I do to encourage help or participation?
- What is the project goal? What is the expected outcome? How do I know if I've met the goal?
- What are the problems or limitations I might expect?