Subject area: U.S. History
Integrated subjects: SCAN skills
Teacher: Laura Gregarick, (509) 547-5581 ext. 3558
School: Pasco High School, Pasco School District
Grade level: 10
Abstract: Pasco High School is one of only five of Post Certificate
of Mastery Pilot sites. Service learning plays a key role in this school wide
plan. During their sophomore year all students participate in a service-learning
project designed so students
• provide eight hours of service to better their community;
• gain valuable career/pathway skills and experience;
• obtain a feeling of pride and self-worth;
• receive an opportunity to work with family, friends and community members; and
• provide help where it is needed.
This sophomore experience is coordinated by US History teacher in partnership
with a supervising teacher and project coordinator. Students are guided through
a series of planning steps, and document the skills they used to complete their
projects. Elements include planning, reflection, thanking, evaluating SCAN skills,
a reflection paper, and examination of job connections and a culminating presentation.
Below are just a few of the service-learning projects which had a strong connection
to students’ career interests.
Science Pathway: Volunteer placement with a radiologist and physician.
Recreation/Sports specialist: A small group of high school students set up and taught a clinic for 50 young girls. They taught two four-hour clinics.
Construction: Students worked with Habitat for Humanity and helped construct a home for a low-income family.
Automotive: Students put on a car clinic where they helped teach people how to change their oil as well as tips for car safety.
Fisheries: Students worked with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to help restore salmon runs.