Theme Day 2002

May 3rd, 2002
"Service is the rent each of us pays for living."
—Marian Wright Edelman
 
   
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - This links you to all sorts of government agencies by subject.  There is also a nice slide show overview of government, communities, and careers by grade. Click on one on Ben's kites. This one is full of good things.
The Big Help America - sponsored by Nickelodeon.  Ideas for helping in your community.
Listen to Red Skelton explain the meaning of the "Pledge of Allegiance".
Make a Difference Day (a Points of Light project) - the 4th Saturday in October. Their site has lots of examples of projects that have been done and resources to help you get started.
National Youth Service Day (NYSD) is the largest service event in the world, engaging millions of young Americans.  Lots of suggestions for projects and grants.
There are tons of ideas for service projects on the in internet.  Here are some ideas that surfaced.