We're going to engage with the inspiring and passionate change maker d'Arcy Lunn for portions of this unit! Check out more about d'Arcy at https://teaspoonsofchange.org.
Day 1: What does it Mean to be an Active Global Citizen? Turning Ideas Intro Action (featuring d'Arcy Lunn from Teaspoons of Change) Details of this workshop: Topic: Advocacy, Campaigning, Social Mobilisation, Behaviour Change Communications, Community Engagement Reflection: Who am I as an active global citizen? When I think about my own strengths in light of our school's Deeper Learning Framework, do I see attributes or qualities there that reflect who I am? Which SDGs and issues resonate with me at this point? Write a 500-800 word reflection in response to these questions.
Day 2: What's My "What" and "Why"? Let's investigate how to take an SDG target and turn it into an inquiry question.
Day 3 -6 (4 sessions): Building our skills as digital storytellers so we can engage in the dialogue about global citizenship online (featuring Inspire Citizens: https://inspirecitizens.org) Details of this 4-session workshop: Topic: Interviewing, Podcasting, Field Recordings, Digital Storytelling Title: Out of the Blocks & Sound Waves
Changemaker Story #1: Tom Osborne and Green Char Please read the following article and watch the following video about Tom Osborne. As you read and watch, please keep notes about the personal strengths of characteristics that show Tom is a changemaker, as well as the outcomes (what he actually did/achieved) that show he is a changemaker. Keep a list of the ideas that Tom presents in his Ted Talks about sustainable development and empowering grassroots change.
Changemaker Story #2: Salva Dut and Water For South Sudan
Please link to the Water for South Sudan website to read about Salva's story and listen to his message about founding Water For South Sudan. Then watch his Ted Talks below. Like you did for Tom, keep a list of the personal strengths of characteristics that show Salva is a changemaker, as well as the outcomes (what he actually did/achieved) that show he is a changemaker. Think about the personal challenges that Salva faced and how he overcame these challenges to become a force for good in the world.
Changemaker Story #3: Greta Thunberg & Becoming a Climate Change Activist
As you read the following article and watch the video about Greta, keep the same notes as you did for Tom and Salva. What personal strengths and attributes make Greta a changemaker and what outcomes has she achieved that prove she's a changemaker:
After engaging in all of the lessons for this unit, your task is to apply what you've learned about digital storytelling. Find a changemaker in our community. Interview them, record your interview and create a 5-7 minute podcast or alternate digital product that showcases who this person is as a changemaker and why the change they're creating matters in terms of making our world a better place. Include music and other details/effects in a way that enhances your digital storytelling and creates an impact for your listener. We'll post podcasts on Citizen C to share these with the community.