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The Six Step Process Toward Social Action Projects ActivityThe Six Step Process Toward Social Action Projects Activity
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The Six Step Process Toward Social Action Projects

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Students plan and implement a change in their neighborhood, school or nation. In this social action lesson, students share concerns about their neighborhood, school or nation and brainstorm ways to solve the problem. Students select a "doable" idea and strategize on how to put it into action. Students create and action plan and carrying out their plan.

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social activism

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change, community organizing, social action, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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