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What does it mean to fight for a cause?
What does it mean to fight for a cause?
People who stand up to change something that is unfair, hurting fellow human beings, or our world, are said to be fighting for a cause. Throughout the history of the United States ordinary people made a difference in making our country and the world a better place for all. These people stood up for what they believed in and fought for a cause, even when faced with immeasurable odds. Their courage and sacrifice helped have a great impact on improving society and the lives of many people.
Essential Question: How can individuals or groups make a difference in bringing about change to improve our society and the lives of many people?
Essential Question: How can individuals or groups make a difference in bringing about change to improve our society and the lives of many people?
Here are just a few people you will learn about who stood up for change and contributed to making the world better:
Susan B. Anthony Jackie Robinson Eleanor Roosevelt Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa Parks Mary McLeod Bethune
Your Fighting for a Cause Challenge
Your Fighting for a Cause Challenge
Now that you have learned about these ordinary people who stood up and did extraordinary things to better the world, you are ready to think about how you might be able to make a difference too. Kyrene Communications is looking for students to create public service announcements (PSAs) to showcase how Kyrene students and community members can help better our community and the world. Your challenge is to identify an issue that is important to you and create a PSA to share with the Kyrene community.
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