Act: Step 5 - Planning and Taking Civic Action
Provided by: Earth Force|Published on: April 27, 2021
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Activity - Classroom
Subjects: Economics, Civics
Authors: Earth Force
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- In this activity, students write an action plan to address a project goal and strategy statement developed previously.
- Students will delegate roles and responsibilities among themselves, identify a budget, and determine strategies for securing the necessary funding and resources for their project.
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Positives
- The action planning page is easy to follow and includes an example for students to reference.
Prerequisites
- To access the lesson mentioned in this resource and other related materials by visiting the Environmental Action Civics Alliance website and creating a free account.
Differentiation & Implementation
- This step in the problem-solving process is an opportunity to let students focus on a particular area of interest (action planning, budgeting, fundraising, etc.), so consider how you might help students delegate those different responsibilities.
- If doing the full process, be sure to have students continue to gather their work in a project portfolio for use in the final reflection in the last step.
This resource has the capability of enlightening students to plan objectively and take action using an Action Plan Sheet. It is a valid resource with logical procedures and can be replicated. The resource is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
Earth Force
Earth Force is a national nonprofit with over 30 years of experience partnering with school districts, youth-serving organizations, and educators to evolve student learning through Environmental Applied Civics (EAC). Their expertise is in the elements that make authentic civic engagement work: centering youth voice, building strong youth-adult partnerships, and creating resilient communities.
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