Lesson Plan

Compass Exploration Outline

Guide the student to identify local community needs, plan a summer volunteer project, set personal social-emotional goals, and reflect on their learning to build self-awareness and civic responsibility.

This lesson empowers 11th graders to engage in meaningful community service, fostering empathy, initiative, and self-regulation while preparing them for real-world civic participation.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objective Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Community Needs

15 minutes

Step 3

Volunteer Opportunity Planning

15 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting & Rubric Review

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Cool-down

10 minutes

Step 6

Next Steps & Closing

5 minutes

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Local Impact Opportunities

Cause #1: Food Insecurity

Cause #2: Environmental Cleanup

Cause #3: Senior Support

Cause #4: Youth Mentorship

Your Next Steps

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Project Guide

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Community Compass

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