Student Activism
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How can young people create a better world?
In this studio, you will create a better world and become an active citizen in your community by choosing an issue you strongly believe in. You will be examining student activism from the past and present, understanding its purpose and impact. Furthermore, you will be identifying issues in your own community and creating an action plan to address them. It's time to speak your truth.
Lesson 1: Entry Event
To Do:
Explore the resources provided about student protests👤
Answer the question: What would it take for you to protest? 👤
Submit to Slate☑️
Resources
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS DEFINED
English Competencies
3 Collaborative Discussion
3.1 Demonstrate preparedness
3.2 Pose and respond to questions
3.3 Reflect on new learning
4 Research
4.1 Construct a research question
4.2 Identify credible sources for evidence
4.3 Use system to organize information
4.4 Evaluate and synthesis findings
Social Studies Competencies
2 Engaging as a citizen
2.1 Participate in community
2.2 Examine enduring problems
2.3 Build civic knowledge
2.4 Take action to improve my community
What is my performance task?
Students will identify an issue in their community that they can address utilizing historical activism methods and create an action plan to address the problem and discuss it with their peers and/or instructor.