Community Connections

This project encourages students to build meaningful relationships with people and organizations in their local community.

Possible Community Partners

Family members
Local businesses
Library
Municipal government
Environmental organizations
Cultural organizations
Community volunteers

Authentic Learning Opportunities

Students may:

Conduct interviews.
Participate in community events.
Invite guest speakers.
Share projects with authentic audiences.
Present recommendations to community members.
Share their digital projects with another class, school, or organization outside of their local community.

Students can also share their work with people outside of their community. For example, they could share their project with another class or school and hear what other students think about their ideas.

Benefits

Develop civic responsibility.
Build communication skills.
Strengthen school-community relationships.
Recognize that student voices can make a difference.