COMMUNITY SERVICE / BUSINESS PLANNING
LESSON 7: CREATING A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
GRADES: 9-12
Introduction
New York City builder and philanthropist Zachary Fisher knew that there was more American history to be learned than what was found in textbooks and he recognized that Intrepid epitomizes that untold history. Through his own generosity and that of friends and associates, Mr. Fisher restored the Intrepid to its glory with the idea to use her as a place where people, through artifacts and interactive exhibits, can learn about the history of the United States, as well as remember and honor the men who served our country.
Zachary Fisher’s vision for the Intrepid embodies the true spirit of philanthropy. His contribution to the creation of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum demonstrates to all that a vision, no matter how big, can be realized through hard work and dedication. The following lesson plan speaks to the vision of Zachary Fisher and how we can learn from him.
Objectives
Students will:
• Discuss the important role that Intrepid and her men had in the history of the United States.
• Determine how the Intrepid can be used to teach us about the history of the United States.
• Identify what steps Zachary Fisher needed to take in order to create an institution that celebrates the men who served aboard the Intrepid.
• Create a community service project and present the steps of how they would implement the project.
Procedure
• Ask the students how Intrepid contributed to the history of the United States:
Trigger Questions:
• What wars did the Intrepid participate in?
• What kind of work did men who served upon the Intrepid do?
• What character traits did the men of the Intrepid exude?
• Why would Zachary Fisher want to create a museum such as the Intrepid?
• What can we learn about our past through Intrepid’s crew members?
• Break up students into several groups of about eight students each. These groups make up community service teams for the remainder of the project.
• Ask students to assess their community.
Trigger Questions:
● What kind of population do you have?
● Are there many places to allow for fun or entertainment?
● Are there a lot of immigrants/new people in your community?
● Is there a shortage of services?
Blood bank
Meals on Wheels
● Day/after school care?
