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Community Marks the Spot Activity Plan

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A Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Service Learning Project

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Place-based projects are hands-on, real-world learning experiences. They help youth:

  • Connect with their community.
  • Appreciate the natural world.
  • See themselves as active contributing citizens.
  • Do better in school.

In this project, youth will plan a non-competitive game that takes players to different locations around their community, like a scavenger hunt. The locations they choose will highlight a special theme the youth want to learn more about, strengthening their sense of belonging. Through the game, players will go on a fun adventure to explore the community.

The full activity plan includes an overview of the whole project as well as separate instructions for different parts of the project:

  • two youth at a waterfall in winterPick a theme
  • Brainstorm locations
  • Design the game
  • Research locations
  • Lay out the game – visually
  • Pilot test and revise
  • Promote the game

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