Character Development
Duration: 6 weeks of class sessions
OVERVIEW: Students will pick a Social Cause they support and formulate an Action Plan to Support the Cause.
of action to further that cause. Examples: Homelessness, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Students Against Drunk Drivers, Health care Reform, Teens Against Smoking , Cure for Breast Cancer, and Humane Society, United Way, Salvation Army, Contact Daycare Providers and read books to preschoolers, create little Christmas stories read them to daycares, contact assisted living homes and read Christmas stories to patients etc....
These are just some suggestions.
“I Made a Difference”
Student’s will research different social causes and choose one they feel drawn to
and want to support. Students will partner up in assign groups and tackle a cause together. Group Leader, Group Assistant and Motivator.
Week 1: Formulating the Action Plan
Week 1: Have students gather information.
a. Sources. Internet Library (newspapers, magazines, books, videos) Television.
Experts Week 2: What to look for Make sure students look for these types of organizations. Organizations already working for the same cause . Books and pamphlets relating to your cause. Documentaries about your cause . Information about what’s already been done to help your cause Information about what still needs to be done to help your cause.
Week 3: Publicize Posters. Promote your cause in general and heighten awareness. Feature attractive, Colorful Designs. Send a simple but powerful message. Display in many locations. Classrooms Libraries Offices Local businesses
Week 4 : Flyers or brochures. Can have more information than posters. Can be photocopied and distributed to lots of people . Places to distribute: School sporting events, local shopping centers, local organizations, Salvation Army, Goodwill, shelters
Week 5: Make contacts The group will make contacts and visit the local organizations that support this cause. Each student will write to your congressperson to express your support for the cause.Tim Lanae, Terry Austin, Congressman Mike Pence the Mayor of Anderson.All of the congressman information is searchable on the web.
Week 6: Take responsibility a. Be a model of the change you want to see.b. Encourage others to follow your lead.
Parents this is a good season for this 6 weeks project. All cadets that complete this project successfully will receive 15 hours of Community Service. Alls Cadets must have 25hrs of Community service by the end of the year. If you have any questions concerning this 6 week assignment you may contact me at ncarter@goapa.org until November 25th Lt. Edwards will be taking over my classes thereafter, while I am on maternity leave.
Lt. Carter
Goals are Dreams with Deadlines!!!
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