Service Learning in AP Environmental Science
Students from Diamond Bar High School's AP Environmental Science classes are completing their class service learning projects. This project called the "Your World" project was started by our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher Mr. Hwang. It is also a project that we did for about 15 years in my AP Environmental Science classes. It can be one of the most meaningful learning experiences for students in the class and a highlight of the school year. One of the projects this year is "Beyond the Peel." Below is their description of their work.
"Beyond the Peel," is a unique initiative aimed at promoting the reduction of wasted food and making a positive impact on the community through a fruit drive, multiple school rallies, and the spreading of awareness through other methods.
To give back to the community and help those in need. Beyond the Peel has committed themselves to repaying the community. Not only just giving back, Beyond the Peel is also reducing food waste efficiently by making use of fruits grown in people's yards. By simply going around local neighborhoods, hundreds of pounds of fruits that would have otherwise been wasted, are becoming repurposed and used.
From April 29 to May 2, Beyond the Peel encouraged students, parents, and project members to come and donate fruit. From this project alone, nearly 200 pounds of lemons, grapefruit, oranges, and other fruits were donated. This recent donation highlights the community's commitment to supporting those in need and preventing food insecurity in places where access to it should be abundant.
These donations will be collected by a local food pantry, Uncommon Good, which will provide food supplies to those who need it the most.
Diamond Bar High School
David Hong
Email: dhong@wvusd.org
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Location: 21400 Pathfinder Road, Diamond Bar, CA, USA
Phone: (909) 594-1405
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