Project Give Back is an individualized curriculum based program aimed to enhance responsibility and develop a deep seated feeling in one’s self to make a difference in the lives of others.

This program follows Ministry specific guidelines geared to enhance the grade 4/5 Language Arts Program.

Guest speakers will visit each classroom. These special visitors are children who are making a difference in our world. Each student will be featured on the Wall of Fame titled “Kidspiration”.

Part 1 - Research Paper and Presentation

Students will:

• choose a charity of their choice;
• look up the telephone number of the charity and personally call the organization;
• learn the proper etiquette involved in making a telephone call;
• role play and practice many forms of leaving a message;
• ask these organizations for information including pamphlets, posters, gift cards or anything that will enhance the project;
• learn how to simplify complex information and write answers to specific questions in their own words;
• prepare a written and oral report;
• create a two minute oral presentation (one lesson is specifically focused on presentation skills);
• construct an eye-catching, creative, and factual display.

Part 2 - Planning and Implementing a Fundraiser

Students will:

• plan an actual fundraiser that they will organize, implement, and oversee.
• submit a written outline sharing all details of the event, including set up and tear down;
• create an invitation with all pertinent information;
• utilize problem solving skills to avoid any possible conflicts;
• critique each event to discuss the triumphs and lessons learned.
• Each fundraiser will last twenty minutes and will take place in class.
• Ideas for fundraisers may include a dance a thon, trivia game, interactive games, sing-a-thon, a talent show or whatever the child creates.

Part 3 - Business Letter and Response

Students will:

• compose a proper business letter addressed to their charity explaining the entire project;
• create a thank you letter specifically designed for each charity;
• share all thank you letters or any acknowledgements.

Each letter will be accompanied by pictures of the display, posters and a cheque written out to the charity.

I know that this project will enrich all of our lives as we watch our children learn and develop a passion for helping others who are not as fortunate and thereby develop feelings of self worth, responsibility, confidence and accomplishment. I am certain that this will be a successful challenge for all.
Mrs. Ellen Schwartz