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This Building Your Activist Network lesson plan also includes:
Can social media bring activists together? Learners gain experience in using online media tools to raise awareness during a hands-on activity from a digital citizenship library. Once they identify a cause, groups create a unified message to call attention to issues in their communities.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add extra time for groups to present their messages to the class
- Invite activists from the community to be part of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- In advance of the lesson, find a video depicting a local advocacy group to give pupils ideas for their project
- Make sure students have access to the online media tool they choose for their presentation
Pros
- Engaging content keeps scholars focused and interested in the lesson
- A variety of outlets for their creativity makes it a lesson to look forward to
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- None