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Youth As Changemakers Gr. 6-11

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Overview

Purpose of the Lesson: There is value of social justice education. This lesson is a small beginning to providing students with an opportunity to analyze why things are the way they are and help to chart a path forward with them in their study of Social Studies.

Inquiry Question: What do your students want you to know about their understanding of justice and desire to take action? What are their fears in this moment? What gives them hope?

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In the News

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PBS NewsHour

Sometimes Being Brave Can Be Scary

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Discussion

Questions

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  • How is this issue a sign of a deeper societal problem?
  • Who decides what is fair?
  • How can we help others?
  • What are different ways that people can create positive change in our communities?
  • What does it mean to be a changemaker?

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Do Something!

Writing for Change

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How can we as citizens ensure policy makers see the humanity in the people they write policy and laws for?

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Write a persuasive letter to a person who has the power to make positive change to policy.

In your letter include:

  • Greeting
  • Introduction to the issue
  • Supporting evidence
  • Proposed solutions
  • Possible counterarguments
  • Potential changes/impacts
  • Closing
  • Signature

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Learning from Current Events

Persuasive Letter Writing Reflection Journal