Lightspan.com

is an extraordinary educational resource that includes infomation for teachers, students and parents. Within the Lightspan site you will also find a section called the Global Schoolhouse. The Gobal Shoolhouse contains a wealth of material on collaborative projects. Here you will find examples of projects completed for CyberFair 2000. These projects are fine examples of how to make a difference within a community while at the same time completing work for school that has a real purpose.

Achievers Against the Odds: .

The Rotary Districts in Victoria and the Department of Education, Employment and Training (DEET) have worked together on this project. It identifies those qualities that enable individual Australians to overcome adversity and achieve success, and to communicate such qualities to young people.
The intended audience in the Year 2000 is Year 7 students. By giving students the opportunity to reflect upon those personal qualities needed to overcome obstacles, they may confront in their daily lives, it is hoped that the range of personal and emotional difficulties often associated with adolescence will be seen in a more positive and constructive perspective. Students should also recognise that they can be achievers as well.

While there is an Australian focus, there is a section for teachers with a number of lesson plans that could be used in any country.

IEARN

This organisation enables young people to undertake projects designed to make a meaningful contribution to the health and welfare of the planet and its people. There is a wealth of resources in terms of projects and general assistance at this site. There is also a special section on projects that encourage students to undertake action which may include fundraising or other activities such as letter writing.

The Odyssey -

World Trek for Service and Education - The aim of The Odyssey is to promote global awareness among young people and involve them in activities to create positive change in the world. This is done by taking students on a virtual field trip to over 80 countries around the world. Along the way, you can view ideas for lesson plans as well as ideas for action. The travelling team also become involved in a range of local activites where possible and report on these on the website. There is even a special version for younger chidren - K-6.

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse:

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse is a resource that focuses on various ways of service-learning, covering kindergarten through higher education school-based as well as community based initiatives. This site includes international links and information.

Kids Can Make A Difference® (KIDS) :

This is an educational progrm designed for Middle and High School students that aims to encourage students to take action to end hunger and poverty in their communites, their country and the world. This is done through the provision of a number of activities, lesson ideas and further resources. There is an online newsletter with details of projects that have been undertaken in various areas.In 1996 the site was given the Giraffe Award. This award is given to those individuals and/or groups who stick their necks out for children. (Great title!)