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MLK Day of Service

Price: $2.99, format: 7 page PDF, grades: 3,4,5,6,7,8

Volunteering is a critical civic virtue in a democratic society. Volunteering teaches responsibility, is proactive and provides opportunities to demonstrate compassion for others. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to take a day "off" and make it a day "on" by giving back to your community. This issue is full of ideas for service projects including a detailed description of how to manage a successful book drive. Children will learn that they, too, can and should make a difference.

In this issue students will:
• learn about youth service projects in other parts of the United States
• understand how to organize a book drive in their community
• create a "Thank You" ad for the local newspaper
• conduct a poll and summarize result
• use the internet to learn more about service organizations, school projects, and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.