Parks, creeks, beaches, city streets, an individual home or yard, an area at your school or even a vacant lot can all work well for this project. This project can be tied in to science or history project easily. Focuses could include composting, organic gardening methods, beneficial vs. non-beneficial insects, environmentally friendly solutions to disease or pests, etc. Then share the fruits of your labor with local organizations, friends, or families. This project could include a tool drive, or support from local businesses to help with materials costs.
Students interview an older person about a period in their life.
Topics could include changes in technology, events in history, jobs, or the way life was in a specific time period. This project may be done through some one the student is familiar with or with the cooperation of a local retirement or veterans home. This project could include parks, playgrounds, historical landmarks, private homes, or a number of other locations. This project is designed to give existing service organizations the extra help that they need. This is a great project to do once or twice a month.