Description:
Students create a short documentary film featuring the changemaker they researched. The documentary can include:

• A narrated script with images and video clips.

• Interview-style reflections where students analyze the changemaker’s impact.

• A call to action that connects their story to current issues.

Standards Alignment:

• W.6.7 (Conducting research from multiple sources).

• RI.6.1 (Citing evidence to support analysis).

• SL.6.4 (Presenting findings in a structured and engaging format).

Real-World Audience/Purpose:

• Can be screened for families, peers, and community members at a film festival.

• Shared on YouTube, the school website, or local media to spread awareness.

Steps & Resources Needed:

• Research materials and scriptwriting.

• Video editing tools (iMovie, WeVideo, Canva).

• Voice recording and narration.

Showcasing & Community Impact:

• Host a "Changemakers Film Festival" at school or a local library.

• Submit to student film contests or local news websites.

Description:
Students write feature articles about their changemaker, creating a collaborative digital or print magazine. The magazine may include:

• Biographies of the changemakers.

• Infographics illustrating their impact.

• Editorial pieces analyzing how their work connects to modern global issues.

Standards Alignment:

• W.6.2 (Writing informative/explanatory texts).

• RI.6.7 (Integrating different media formats).

Real-World Audience/Purpose:

• Distributed to classrooms, libraries, and community centers.

• Shared digitally as a PDF or website.

Steps & Resources Needed:

• Student research and article drafts.

• Online design tools (Canva, Adobe Express).

• Printing or digital publishing.

Showcasing & Community Impact:

• Publish on the school website or distribute in a local youth magazine.

• Host a Magazine Release Event where students present their articles.

Description:
Students develop an action plan inspired by their changemaker’s work and implement a small community project. Examples include:

• Organizing a recycling drive after researching climate activists.

• Hosting a book donation campaign inspired by education advocates.

• Creating a mental health awareness campaign based on changemakers in this field.

Standards Alignment:

 W.6.7 (Conducting research from multiple sources).

• RI.6.1 (Citing evidence to support analysis).

• SL.6.4 (Presenting findings in a structured and engaging format).

Real-World Audience/Purpose:

• Direct impact on the local community by addressing issues.

• Encourages students to take action, not just learn about change.

Steps & Resources Needed:

• Research on community needs.

• Planning tools (Google Docs, project management templates).

• Partnerships with local organizations.

Showcasing & Community Impact:

• Host a "Changemaker Fair" where students present their projects.

• Share progress through school social media or local news outlets.

Description:
Students become their researched changemaker in a "Living Museum" where they:

• Dress as their changemaker.

• Prepare and deliver a first-person monologue about their impact.

• Create visual displays with artifacts, images, and key facts.

Standards Alignment:

• SL.6.4 (Presenting clearly and expressively).

• W.6.7 (Gathering information and organizing it into a presentation).

Real-World Audience/Purpose:

• Families, younger students, and community members attend.

• Teaches visitors about global changemakers in an engaging way.

Steps & Resources Needed:

• Student research and written monologues.

• Costumes and props (optional).

• Space for museum stations.

Showcasing & Community Impact:

• Host the event in a school auditorium or local museum.

• Record student performances for an online "Virtual Museum".