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Be the Change... ActivityBe the Change... Activity
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Be the Change...

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An engaging lesson empowers individuals to make a difference in the community. Pupils work together to identify problems within the community and draft possible solutions. Scholars then take it to the next level by volunteering their time to enact their solutions and reflect on their experiences with journal entries and group discussions.  

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Concepts

building community, classroom community, social justice, social awareness, social activism, volunteering, field trips, community service, social-emotional learning, casel

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Schedule class time for service providers to speak about their roles in the community
  • Have learners speak to the school about what they learned from the experience  

Classroom Considerations

  • Instructor must arrange service opportunities and secure school permission before starting the lesson 

Pros

  • The lesson includes a field trip component 
  • Provides English learners with a chance to practice their growing skills in a community setting 

Cons

  • None

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