Journaling CD
Unless you are an advanced user, we recommend you use the Select a Download (webpage with details) until you are familiar with the downloading proceedures.
The Journaling CD download files have the same content as found on the CD bundled with Levels 1 and 2. If you have the CD, do not download the files as they are low resolution versions. The files contained on the CD will provide cleaner looking images when printed.
Journaling pages can be downloaded as needed or as a bundled collection. If you expect to need many pages and you have a high speed internet connection, we recommend you download all of the activities. If you have a slower connection, either download the individual files as you need them or download the bundle overnight. Expect the "Complete CD" to take over 90 minutes to download with a 56k modem.
Journaling activity pages are available in three formats:
PDF format requires Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat software. Click Help if you are not familiar with this type of program. This format provides exciting graphics and interactive forms however file size is significantly larger. These files are suitable for a high speed internet connection. Expect download times of approximately 12 minutes with a 56k modem.
DOC format requires a word processing program.
Click Help if you are not familiar with this type of program. This format does not have graphics but allows for an unlimited area to write your thoughts. File size is small, so downloading is fast.
TXT format requires no special software.
Click Help if you are not familiar with this type of program. This format is very plain but file size is very small.
The bundled file collections are ZIP files and require "decompression" software. Click Help if you are not familiar with this type of program.
Directions to Download Files –
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2. "Right-click" on the link for the file you want
3. Select "Save target as" from the popup menu
4. Select a location to Save the file
5. Click "OK" or "Save"
6. You may continue to browse the website while your file downloads
Once you are familiar with the downloading proceedure, we recommend using the List of Available Downloads popup menu.
Level 1 - Agents of Change
Designed for middle school aged youth planning their own service learning projects, this guide helps them learn how to choose a project, research a need, and plan their action steps. Then it’s into the field to do real service! In the process, youth also develop observational skills, use a journal for reflection, tell their own service learning story, and recognize others for contributions and support.
Level 2 - Raise Your Voice
This learn by doing guide walks high school aged
youth through planning and carrying out their own
service learning projects. Youth learn how to assess
needs through a survey, organize a community forum,
plan a project that helps others, and work with the
news media. They also gain valuable insight through
journals, poetry, public speaking, and sharing their
service learning story with others.
Helper's Guide - Service Learning Group Activities
Get everyone in your club, class or group involved in
making a difference with this guide. Exciting activities
help your group create a time capsule, celebrate
success with ovations, design a website about service
learning, take journaling way beyond pen and paper,
and much more. Also provides meeting helps, group
management and service learning tips, as well as
support materials for Levels 1 and 2.
Journaling CD
Journaling prompts for every activity in Levels 1 and 2 help youth reflect on their service experiences while leaving plenty of room for creative thought. The "More Ideas" section suggests ways to engage in reflection with others and additional activities to aid reflection. The journal is designed to support both youth who want to be private in their reflective activities, and those who want to share their feelings about service with others.
Level 1 - Agents of Change
Level 2 - Raise Your Voice
Helper's Guide
Journaling CD
