Community Service-Learning Project

9 Grade 8 Social Studies questions on Community Service-Learning Project, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   During a tree-planting service project, the learners share roles, listen to one another and complete tasks together. Which value are they MOST demonstrating?

   A. Unity

   B. Discrimination

   C. Greed

   D. Dishonesty

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   After completing a community clean-up project, learners hold a meeting to discuss what went well and what could be improved. This stage is known as

   A. Reflection

   B. Advertising

   C. Recruitment

   D. Budgeting

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3. Question 3

   2 marks

   Give two reasons why monitoring and evaluation is important when carrying out a community service-learning project.

   (2 marks)

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   Any 2, 1 mark each: To check whether the project objectives are being met; To identify and correct problems early; To measure the impact on the community; To improve future projects; To ensure proper use of resources. (Max 2)

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A Grade 8 class wants to start a community service-learning project. Which step should they carry out FIRST?

   A. Write the final project report

   B. Identify a need in their community

   C. Buy materials for the project

   D. Celebrate the project's success

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Learners in Kisii notice that a footpath used by pupils floods during the rainy season. Which community service-learning activity BEST addresses this problem?

   A. Planting flowers at the school gate

   B. Organising a music festival

   C. Collecting old newspapers for recycling

   D. Digging a drainage channel along the path

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   State three values that learners can develop by participating in a community service-learning project.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Why is it important for learners to involve community members when planning a service-learning project?

   A. To reduce the number of learners involved

   B. To avoid doing any research

   C. To ensure the project meets the community's real needs

   D. To make the project take a longer time

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   A Grade 8 class plans to set up a vegetable garden to supply a nearby children's home. Outline four steps they should follow in carrying out this community service-learning project.

   (4 marks)

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   Any 4, 1 mark each: Identify/assess the need (children's home lacks vegetables); Plan and set objectives/assign roles; Prepare a budget and gather resources (seeds and tools); Implement the activity (prepare land, plant, water, weed); Monitor and evaluate progress; Reflect on the experience/share findings; Sustain the project. (Max 4)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the MAIN benefit of community service-learning to the learners themselves?

   A. Avoiding classroom lessons

   B. Owning community property

   C. Earning a salary from the community

   D. Developing responsibility and life skills

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