Students organize and facilitate a live Twitter chat to raise awareness of an anti-bias theme or social justice issue and to encourage change related to this issue.

Estimated time Two to three weeks Why? One of the ways young students become invested in the democratic process is by become empowered advocates for civic participation in their local communities. When younger students

Students choose a mode of expression—e.g., writing, art or storytelling—to share theme-related ideas and feelings with a “buddy” from outside the classroom.

Students investigate, interview and profile a person working for equity and social change. The person can work on the local, national or international level, with an organization or as an individual. The compiled profiles will form a resource for other students in the future.

Students write and perform a skit or monologue that brings awareness to a specific issue addressed in the text.

Students compile and publish a showcase of artwork and nonfiction writing addressing issues found in the central text. The result is a creative representation of student learning, opinions and ideas.

Students create and perform a music or dance piece related to themes in the central text.

Students write informed letters to corporate or elected officials, outlining their views on a social issue and calling for specific action.

Students produce original art that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message then work with school staff to plan a public showcase of their work.

Students invent a product or process that solves a social problem discussed in the central text.