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Public safety campaigns have long educated children about potential hazards.  One group of 3rd graders decided it was time for youths to speak for themselves about danger and safety.

Fifth graders were absorbed in learning about endangered species. A partnership with the local zoo provided real-world learning opportunities by transforming the zoo into a "learning lab," developing partnerships with city businesses, and supporting the federal accreditation of the zoo's education department.

Playgrounds are an important part of a school. Where else can students not only blow off steam with healthy exercise but also enjoy some quiet time in the sunshine? So when 6th-grade students realized their playground wasn't meeting all their needs, they improved it.

When they reached 6th grade, students felt they had learned a lot about how to stay safe playing outside and being home alone. They wanted to use their knowledge to help others stay safe, so they created a safety pamphlet for their school's elderly neighbors.

As part of a communications curriculum, kindergarten through 6th-grade students invited a representative from a local food pantry to speak to them. The speaker explained that many people in the community were hungry, and the students were moved to organize a food drive.