Lesson Plan
Community Project Launch Plan
Students will collaboratively identify a local community need, design a service-learning project, and apply CASEL competencies to plan actionable steps for civic engagement.
This lesson fosters civic engagement and empowers students to apply decision-making and relationship skills through a real-world project, enhancing social awareness and self-management.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Reflection Circle Warm-up
10 minutes
Step 2
Project Introduction
15 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Community Needs & Brainstorming
20 minutes
Step 4
Developing Project Plan & Success Criteria
25 minutes
Step 5
Assign Roles & Next Steps
10 minutes
Step 6
Cool-down Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Community Champions
What Is Service-Learning?
Why Service-Learning Matters
CASEL Competencies
Decision-Making Skills
Relationship Skills
Our Project Journey
Project Examples
Let’s Brainstorm!
Today’s Agenda
Project Guide
Rubric
Cool Down
