Project: Service-Learning (Trail)
Health Topics
Physical Activity
Specific Health Community Problem
Improving a trail on school property
Guided Discovery
Through reading about the benefits of trails, walking the actual trail, and meeting with the community partner.
Investigation/Research
While walking the trail, students discovered the limitations of the trail. As a class, we brainstormed the problem and possible needs of the trail, along with possible solutions to help improve physical and mental health.
Lesson Plan with YRBS Data
Using Google Slides, students will be presented with 10 questions from YRBS data. The teacher will ask follow up questions then reveal the percentage, which will lead to other follow up questions such as how accurate do you think that stat is? Why might it be off, etc. Following the ten points the teacher will then link the importance of good physical and mental health with the outdoors and utilizing trails in particular.
Solution
Students were able to improve the walking path by replacing a walking bridge.
Community Impacts
The trail is now more accessible to community members.
Connection to Curriculum
(9-12th) S-ID.B.5, S-IS.B.6 ELA – Article “Health Benefits of Getting Outside” and comprehension questions (9-12th) 9-10.RI.1, 9-10. RI.2
SEL Competencies
Self Awareness
Specific SEL Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
The students learned why people have different perspectives. Students were encouraged to self-monitor their progress and advocate for themselves when needed. They practiced the difference between criticism and constructive criticism. They also utilized FOCUS to help them become better listeners.
District Name
Tewksbury Public Schools
School Name
Tewksbury Memorial High School
Class/Program
Credit Recovery Program / Summer School
Number of Teachers
5
Number of Students
13
Grade Level(s)
9-12
Duration/Intensity
3 weeks, 30 mins/day, every day for 15 days
Community Partners
Janet Gordon
Content Areas
English Language Arts & Literacy, Mathematics, Science & Technology Engineering, Arts