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Advocacy and Action: Making a Difference

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Lesson Plan

Advocacy and Action: Making a Difference

Learn about community involvement

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of advocacy and how they can make a positive impact in their communities. Through project-based learning, they will identify community issues, discuss potential solutions, and develop a plan for action. This lesson is important as it empowers students to become active citizens and fosters a sense of responsibility and leadership.

Audience

Grade 9 students

Time

90 mins

Approach

Learn about community involvement

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Large chart paper, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Community Issues and Solutions, and Printable Cards: Advocacy Steps

Step 1

Introduction to Advocacy

15 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what advocacy means.
  • Ask students to share any experiences they have had with advocacy or community involvement.
  • Introduce the concept of making a difference in the community.

Step 2

Identifying Community Issues

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with post-it notes and markers.
  • Ask them to brainstorm and write down community issues they are aware of.
  • Have each group share their ideas and post them on a large chart paper.

Step 3

Exploring Solutions

20 mins

  • Distribute the 'Community Issues and Solutions' worksheet.
  • Instruct students to select one issue from the chart paper and brainstorm possible solutions.
  • Encourage them to think creatively and consider different perspectives.

Step 4

Developing an Action Plan

25 mins

  • Provide each group with the 'Advocacy Steps' printable cards.
  • Guide them to develop a step-by-step action plan for their chosen solution.
  • Ask each group to present their action plan to the class.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

10 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion using the prepared questions.
  • Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in real life.
  • Conclude with a motivational message about the power of youth in making a difference.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the class discussion on advocacy and community involvement.

What does advocacy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about advocacy in terms of speaking up for others and making positive changes.







Can you think of a time when you or someone you know made a difference in the community?

Guide students to share personal stories or examples they have heard about.







Why is it important for young people to be involved in their communities?

Discuss the impact of youth involvement and how it can lead to positive change.







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Worksheet

Community Issues and Solutions

This worksheet helps students identify community issues and brainstorm potential solutions.

List three community issues you are aware of.

Think about problems in your neighborhood, school, or city.







Choose one issue and describe why it is important to address.

Consider the impact of this issue on people and the environment.







Brainstorm three possible solutions to this issue.

Think creatively and consider different perspectives.







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Worksheet

Advocacy Steps

These cards outline the steps for developing an advocacy action plan.




Identify the issue







Research the issue







Develop a solution







Create an action plan







Implement the plan







Evaluate the impact




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