Service learning is a pedagogy that has the potential to connect young adolescents with their community in authentic situations where they can initiate projects that address real needs. The use of the “community” as a context for service and learning has long been explored in science education. There are many examples of service learning initiatives which generally fall under the heading of community-based education. In most cases, students carry out service projects for the community, and along the way may learn some science. By contrast, seventh-grade students from Philippine Science High School created the Rock Showdown as a model of service learning in partnership with the community.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2007Stock # ss07_030_07_32Volume 030Issue 07