ISSUE

What issue and/or study question of the Honors Study Topicwill this project address?Issues 2 and 9: How do the fine arts shape and reflect the paradox of afflunce and what impact does affluence have on individuals,families, and community life?

RESEARCH SOURCES

What academic publications and experts will you consult?We will consult various education websites to develop anappropriate art project for children attending grades K-6.

THE BASICS

What is the title of the project? RePets: Imagining My Favorite PetThrough RecyclingWhere will the project take Place?

The Elizabeth Coalition to Housethe HomelessWhen will the project be held?

Saturday, November 21, 2009 Whowill participate?

An invitation to join the recycled art project at theCoalition will be open to officers and members in attendance at our weekly meetings.How will appropriate permissions be attained?

We seek the approvalof the members and officers in attendance at our meeting scheduledfor Thursday, November 5, 2009 .Describe the specific Leadership roles and actions the projectrequires.This undertaking requires the coordination of art supplies (to be provided by the Coalition) to execute the recycled art project.Leadership experience will be required in the supervision anddirection of as many as 18 youth involved inthe project. Sensitivity to working with young people inspecial situations will also be necessary.Does the project address the International Service Program?If so, explain its connection.Operation Green: Improving Our Communities remains theInternational Service Program for Phi Theta Kappa. The art project is conceived and designed to implement recycled materialto create a work of art individual to the child's imagination. The project will engage their creativity as well as serve as aneducational tool to describe the ethics of recycling and re-usingmaterials with transformative effects.

RESOURCES

Estimated Chapter funds required for the completion of this project:0.Itemized Budget: N/A.What resources are needed? How will they be acquired?Our participation as a chapter in the form of volunteers to assistthe children will be needed. A sign-up sheet will be circulatedand our commitment will be communicated to the ElizabethCoalition to House the Homeless. Will you form committees? Describe them.

HONORS IN ACTIONPROJECT PLANNING MODEL

Prepared by: Sheila Casey and Diana Gonzalez