unit 3: Community Story lesson 14: community asset map outcome: Students identify strengths of their community. OBJECTIVES * Sketch a map of their neighborhood. * Define " community " and " asset. " * create a community asset map. * Add virtual communities to their asset map. * Reflect on how community influences who you are. ASSESSMENT * Community Asset map * Reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * chart paper or large construction paper (at least 1 piece per student) * markers, colored pencils, crayons, or other art supplies to help students draw maps, including rulers so that they can draw straight lines to represent streets * Sample Community Asset map * " Community Asset map " handout PREPARATION Determine your student groups for the motivation based on where students live. lesson outline 1. Motivation 2. Direct Instruction 3. Independent Practice 4. Whole Group Discussion 5. Summary Reflection When you are an adult, what kind of community will you want to raise your own family in? Will it be similar or different to the community you are growing up in right now? neighborhood map (10 minutes) assets and strengths (5 minutes) community asset map (15-30 minutes) virtual communities (5-10 minutes) community and self-advocacy (5 minutes) LeSSon 14: communIty ASSet mAP 123