Help Make a Difference

Students draw a scene from a time a time in their life where they felt empowered. Students present their drawing in front of the class. This activity emphasizes the importance of empowerment and how reflecting on a past experiences is a method of empowerment. Students develop their creativity and communication skills. ​
​

Students engage in a discussion about the meaning of empowerment, why it is important, and how we can become empowered. Students share what helps them feel empowered. Students learn how empowerment shapes leadership abilities, confidence, and the ability to enact positive change in their school and community. 
​

Students identify an issue within their community/school/classroom that they feel needs to be fixed. Students develop a stronger sense of empowerment by researching a problem and collaborating to find a solution. Students learn how to take control of an issue and enact positive change.