MATERIALS Writing materials for each student (optional) Ability to show TEDTalks (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Ask: “Who has ever seen or heard of a TED Talk?” You can show an example of a TedTalk if needed. Some example TEDTalks by and for youth: We Are All Different – and THAT’S AWESOME! | Cole… READ MORE >
LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Say: “We are going to do an activity that might tell us some important things about communication. To begin, everyone needs one sheet of paper. Hold the sheet of paper in front of you. During this activity you must close your eyes. No peeking! Also no talking during the game…. READ MORE >
MATERIALS Communication Skits Communication Styles Article (option 1) Communication Styles Article (option 2) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out or display one of the articles on Communication Styles. Choose whichever one you wish! 2. Ask students to annotate the article as they read. Consider: • Circle information that is important • Underline information that… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster paper Student access online Leader Study Resources (per small group) – Frederick Douglass – Shirley Chisholm – Dolores Huerta Gallery Walk graphic organizer (per small group) Leadership Qualities List (per small group) LEADER RESOURCES Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Printable Bio Web: NPS Frederick Douglass Biography Video: PBS Learning: The African Americans (5:19) Shirley Chisholm… READ MORE >