Teach your students about elections, help them consider issues that matter to them, and watch as they lend their voices to our national conversation about leadership.
Political Posters
In this activity, students learn the basics of political campaigns and design their own political poster.
From Her Beacon Civic Art Project
Students will work collaboratively to create a mural of the Statue of Liberty to show the statue as a representation of freedom and a symbol of welcome to immigrants coming from other countries.
Just Vote: Youth Registration Campaign
This lesson supports young people as they design, create, and implement their own voter pre-registration campaigns.
Voting Rights in America Timeline
This timeline explores when different groups of Americans gained the right to vote.
Activist Spotlight: Lois Gibbs and the Environmental Toxins
Read about how Lois Gibbs organized a campaign to demand that her community clean up a toxic waste dump. Then, use the worksheet to address an environmental issue in your community.
Activist Spotlight: Gary Anderson and the Recycling Movement
Read about how one person took a small step that made a big difference in the recycling movement. Then, use the worksheet to make a difference in your home.
Youth Action: Climate Guide
In this guide you can find out more about three key figures in the global youth climate change movement who inspire us all, and four youth organizations that are taking steps to ensure that you can still safely contribute to the fight during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Green Design Challenge: Eco-Friendly Decorations
You might not think colorful party balloons are deadly, but each year thousands of marine and land animals are maimed or killed by balloon waste. Read about the dangers of balloons. Then, use the worksheet to design new decorations that won’t harm animals or the environment.
Green Design Challenge: Earth Friendly Packaging
Almost everything we buy comes in a package. Whether the packaging is made of cardboard, glass, plastic, or something else, the waste often crowds landfills, causing pollution. Some waste is burned, which pollutes the air. Read about some different kinds of packaging and use the worksheet to design earth-friendly packaging.