Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) provides our brothers and sisters in the outer islands of Micronesia needed essential supplies, food, clothing and other materials to pacific island nations. The OCD team collects, sorts, inventories and delivers these sustainable goods. Volunteer opportunities would consist of assisting with food drives at local businesses or assisting in inventory and sorting of collected goods.
Operation Christmas Drop
Operation Christmas Drop
- Status: Past Project
- Possible Hours: 20
- Categories: Social Justice, Senior Citizens, Peace and Kindness, Military and Veterans, Emergency Preparation and Response, Education and Literacy, Citizenship and Civic Engagement, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Wellness, Homelessness and Poverty, History and Culture
- Schools: Open to All Schools
- Project Start Date: 05/01/2024
- Project End Date: 11/25/2024
Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) provides our brothers and sisters in the outer islands of Micronesia needed essential supplies, food, clothing and other materials to pacific island nations. The OCD team collects, sorts, inventories and delivers these sustainable goods. Volunteer opportunities would consist of assisting with food drives at local businesses or assisting in inventory and sorting of collected goods.
- *Research Micronesia and familiarize yourself with the maps of Micronesia.
*Base access forms will need to be filled out to gain entrance to Andersen AFB. These can be coordinated by reaching out to OCD on their Facebook page or email at: Christmasdroporganization@gmail.com.
*Students must be in good mental, emotional and social health and be able to function in a group setting in a positive and cooperative manner that displays tolerance and respect for themselves and others. Appropriate attire includes: a t-shirt, comfortable bottoms, socks, and closed-toe shoes. It is also recommended to bring a water bottle, and a bag to hold all personal items.
Set up base access and coordinate schedule
Arrive on time and prepared
Students will participate in a variety of food and donated goods collection
sorting and inventory services
These services include sorting and packaging like materials, greeting and interacting with customers, assisting with donation efforts. In addition, messages and art may be drawn on the packages at times.
Each students’ volunteer reflection should answer 5 or more of the following questions:
Who did my project serve?
What activities did I participate in?
Where was this service-learning project location(s)?
What obstacles did I have face during my service-learning project?
How did I overcome them?
What community need was served by our service-learning project?
How did this project affect me?
Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and resources to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, t o support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Topics: Communicate and Collaborate To Learn With Others. Develop Cultural Understanding and Global Awareness by Engaging With Learners of Many Cultures
Standard 4: Digital Citizenship Students demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology to communicate or create a product. Topics: Practice Personal Safety. Demonstrate Ethical and Appropriate Use of Information and Technology.
Describe the effects of World War II on the home front, including the following: • How the U.S. mobilized its economic, human, and military resources • The contributions of women and minorities to the war effort • The internment of Japanese Americans during the war • The role of media and communications in the war effort • The U.S. liberation of Guam
HIGH SCHOOL: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
AG.4.1 Analyze political cartoons, political advertisements, pictures, and other graphic media concerning American government and civics.
AG.4.2 Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in American government and civics.
AG.4.3 Evaluate information about American government and civics for accuracy, separating fact from opinion.
AG.4.4 Use a decision-making model that identifies a problem in American government and/or civics, weigh the expected costs and benefits and possible consequences of proposed solutions.
AG.4.5 Select and defend positions about American government and civics in writing, discussion, and debate.
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