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T-shirts for Change

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Can school children change the world? With a social or environmental issue in mind, 5th graders use what they know about advertising media to make t-shirts that have something to say. They research the issue they'd like to focus on, watch a film, and discuss advertising techniques. They then design and create their socially vocal t-shirts. A great lesson idea to pair with any unit on social injustice or political protest.

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