Positives

• This activity is a great way to get students thinking about their community and what they can do to improve it.
• This activity can be scaled up into a large project, or it can be used as a quick brainstorming activity.
• The resource provides links to extension activities, such as a guide for putting the plan into action and instructions for making a community map.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be able to distinguish between human, animal, and environmental assets (a list is included on the worksheet).
• The printable PDF mind map is titled "Printable Activity Guide" and is linked under the list of Compassionate Traits Practiced.

Differentiation

• Cross-curricular connections could be made in language arts classes while reading or writing about the environment or community.
• This activity would be a great way for older students to start a lesson or unit.
• Teachers with younger students could use the activity to assess learning at the end of a lesson or unit.
• To extend this activity, consider having your class create a giant mind map with poster paper and art supplies to display.