As we approach Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted to share an opportunity for students to earn social studies extra credit. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is a chance to implement Dr. King’s teachings that empower students and communities. Starting the week of January 14 until Feb. 14, students will have the opportunity to earn extra credit by completing a service project (volunteering or participating in a local event), researching a civil rights topic, or conducting a firsthand interview of life during the Civil Rights Movement.
To earn extra credit students will “artifact” the event. For example if you attend a rally take a picture and attach or send it to me electronically and write a reflection of event (what you did and what you learned). If you volunteer in the community take a picture and write a reflection. If you conduct an interview or research an event during the Civil Rights Movement and there should include a personal reflection of what was learned along with the interview or research essay.
I am excited for students to have the opportunity to choose a method of extra credit focused on the theme of service learning and honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Please email me if you have any questions.
To earn extra credit students will “artifact” the event. For example if you attend a rally take a picture and attach or send it to me electronically and write a reflection of event (what you did and what you learned). If you volunteer in the community take a picture and write a reflection. If you conduct an interview or research an event during the Civil Rights Movement and there should include a personal reflection of what was learned along with the interview or research essay.
I am excited for students to have the opportunity to choose a method of extra credit focused on the theme of service learning and honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Please email me if you have any questions.