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Description:
Learners will research the history of the National Park Service, the EPA, and the role of local park & recreation departments. After they have gained an understanding of the functions and importance of these departments, as well as the value of preserving open space, they will implement a service project in which they will collaborate with local leaders and organizations in order to clean up a local park. Through research, reflection, and contact with the local government regarding the protection of parkland, they will develop their English and social studies skills and also learn about environmental impacts and protection.
Handouts / Supplemental Materials:
Sector:
K-12 Sector
Exemplary:
Exemplary - general
Area of Service:
Environment
Demographics & Settings:
K-12
Demographics & Settings:
Middle School (6-8)
Demographics & Settings:
High School (9-12)
Subject / Discipline:
Environmental Studies 
