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    Community Mapping: The Online Mapping (Step 1 in The Packet) by Creating Physical Maps On Paper

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    The document provides guidance for a community mapping activity aimed at identifying local assets and potential partners for a service learning project. The objective is to collect data to create a map highlighting people, organizations, and institutions within a defined area that can support project planning. Students will research associations and institutions in their community, noting how each is an asset and how it could benefit their service learning project. Creating a community map reinforces topic investigation and leads to new learning opportunities by visualizing unique local resources.

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    Community Mapping: The Online Mapping (Step 1 in The Packet) by Creating Physical Maps On Paper

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    The document provides guidance for a community mapping activity aimed at identifying local assets and potential partners for a service learning project. The objective is to collect data to create a map highlighting people, organizations, and institutions within a defined area that can support project planning. Students will research associations and institutions in their community, noting how each is an asset and how it could benefit their service learning project. Creating a community map reinforces topic investigation and leads to new learning opportunities by visualizing unique local resources.

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    The document provides guidance for a community mapping activity aimed at identifying local assets and potential partners for a service learning project. The objective is to collect data to create a map highlighting people, organizations, and institutions within a defined area that can support project planning. Students will research associations and institutions in their community, noting how each is an asset and how it could benefit their service learning project. Creating a community map reinforces topic investigation and leads to new learning opportunities by visualizing unique local resources.

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    Community Mapping: The Online Mapping (Step 1 in The Packet) by Creating Physical Maps On Paper

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    Community Mapping

    TEACHER GUIDE

    PURPOSE: To identify community assets and potential partners in project planning


    OBJECTIVE: To collect data in order to create a map of community assets and resources within a
    defined area. A community map highlights people, physical structures, organizations, and institutions
    that can be utilized to create a meaningful service project
    RATIONALE: Community mapping is an essential, yet often overlooked, step in the planning process for
    meaningful service learning. As students begin to think about the topics they are interested in
    exploring for a service learning project, they should assess the resources that are available in their
    community. Creating contact lists and physical maps of nearby institutions and associations will enable
    students to visualize the unique assets that are present in their communities. Identifying and mapping
    these assets will reinforce the topic that is under investigation or perhaps lead to new inquiries and
    learning opportunities. Consequently, students are persuaded to think more relevantly about the
    issues and topics they address with their service learning projects.
    KEY VOCABULARY

     Community: People with common interests living in a particular area.


     Community Asset: A resource that has the potential to improve the quality of life within a
    community.
     Association: A group of individuals united around a common goal that benefits the overall
    community.
     Institution: An established organization—such as a park, library, police station, or hospital—
    designed to benefit the overall community.

    MATERIALS NEEDED:

     Worksheets provided in this packet (“Youth Guide”)


     Computer(s) with internet accessibility—to access the online mapping tool.
    o Alternative activity: If computer and internet technology are not available, proceed with
    the online mapping (Step 1 in the packet) by creating physical maps on paper.
    a. Scribble Maps account (optional)—an account is recommended and can be created at
    https://www.scribblemaps.com/create/. Maps can still be created and saved without a
    registered account.
    Community Mapping
    YOUTH GUIDE

    PURPOSE: To identify community assets and potential partners in project planning


    OBJECTIVE: To collect data in order to create a map of community assets and resources
    within a defined area. A community map highlights people, physical structures,
    organizations, and institutions that can be utilized to create a meaningful service project
    KEY VOCABULARY
     Community: People with common interests living in a particular area.
     Community Asset: A resource that has the potential to improve the quality of life
    within a community.
     Association: A group of individuals united around a common goal that benefits
    the overall community.
     Institution: An established organization—such as a park, library, police station, or
    hospital—designed to benefit the overall community.
    STEPS
    1. Define the geographic area of the community that you are serving
    a. Log on to: https://www.scribblemaps.com/create/
    b. Zoom in to your location. You might start by typing in the address of a
    designated landmark in your community.
    c. Annotate the map with the toolbar provided to mark locations, add
    graphics, insert captions, and see nearby places of interest.
    d. Print or save the map for future use!
    Save or Toolbar to
    export annotate Zoom in
    your map map & out

    Search
    locations

    Embed Change
    on map
    webpage view
    2. Identify the local associations in the community
    An association is a group of citizens joined together around a common goal that benefits the overall community.
    Examples: Greening of Detroit, Detroit Ronald McDonald House, AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program

    Name of Organization Brief Description How is it a Community Asset/How will it benefit your SLP? Contact Information
    e.g. Michigan Humane Society Animal protection MHS is a charitable animal welfare organization and is the Address, Phone, E-mail
    Detroit Center for Animal Care organization largest and oldest animal welfare organization in the
    state, caring for tens of thousands of animals each year.
    3. Identify the local institutions in the community
    Institutions are organizations that can be public, private or nonprofit and include local businesses, schools, parks, libraries, police
    stations, social service agencies, community colleges and hospitals.
    Name of Institution Type of Institution How is it a Community Asset/How will it benefit your SLP?
    e.g. Wayne State University Research university WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 380
    programs to nearly 28,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It is
    currently Michigan's third-largest university and one of the 100 largest
    universities in the United States.

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