Human Biology Social Action Projects

HMB490Y + EDS355H
Closed
Experiential Learning Coordinator
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Timeline
  • February 4, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 1, 2025
    Mid-point check in
  • April 2, 2025
    End-of-term Project Showcase
  • April 9, 2025
    Multi-course Sandbox Showcase (Date TBC)
  • April 9, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
5/5 project matches
Dates set by experience
Agreements required
Preferred Community Partners
Canada
Any Community Partner type
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Science

Experience scope

Categories
Public health Community engagement Education
Skills
social justice science communication lesson planning digital content creation public health interventions
Student goals and capabilities

Working in small groups, students will partner with a local NGO or community organization to  implement a social action project. The project should address a specific social justice issue relevant to the community, aiming to create a meaningful impact. Students will submit a proposal, carry out the initiative, document their process and challenges, and present their work to the class. 

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
14 students
Project
60 hours per student
Educators assign students to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Outcomes and project deliverables by students can include:

  • Customized digital lesson plans and educational resources for remote classrooms
  • Interactive online workshops and training sessions for teachers
  • Guidelines and best practices for integrating technology into traditional teaching methods
  • Mentorship programs connecting teachers with subject matter experts
  • Evaluation reports assessing the impact of implemented educational strategies


Project timeline
  • February 4, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 1, 2025
    Mid-point check in
  • April 2, 2025
    End-of-term Project Showcase
  • April 9, 2025
    Multi-course Sandbox Showcase (Date TBC)
  • April 9, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Development of public school science lesson curriculum
  • Literature review and practical recommendations
  • Health literacy lesson plans
  • Teaching aid development

Additional Community Partner criteria

Community Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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