Learning Tasks for Tuesday, April 8

Essential Question: How can students be active agents of change in their communities?

Objectives: I can...
-research organizations that address a specific social issue.
-create a plan to address a problem in society.

-identify the resources that I need in order to reach my goals.
1. Warm Up

Do you agree or disagree?  Explain and offer examples.


2.  Brainstorming:  Wrapping up
MAKE SURE YOU FINISH THE FOLLOWING BEFORE 2:15!
With your group, find three organizations that address the issue you have selected.  Try to locate at least one that works locally (that is, in North Carolina) and at least one that works globally.  In your Google Doc, identify the following information for each organization:

• the organization's SPECIFIC mission (quoting or paraphrasing from the website would be a good idea)
• list ways people can get involved with the organization
• who specifically benefits from the organization's work

After mulling over your findings, identify ways that you could get involved with one of the organizations.

1. Make a brainstorming list in your Google Doc to get all your ideas out.
2. Highlight the ideas that you think are the most feasible or interesting.
3. Narrow your ideas down to one; this is the project you will be working on during our PBL unit!
4. Write and label your winning idea below your brainstorming list.
5. Phrase your project idea as an Essential Question.  Example:  how can we raise awareness of human trafficking in North Carolina?

Once you have selected a project, be sure to get Ms. Jones' approval.  Once she gives you the OK, share your Google Doc with her to receive credit for your work.

3.  PBL FTW!
Next, in your Google Doc:

1. Write any resources that you will need to complete your project.
2. Create a timeline of all the steps you will take to complete your project.  You will need to finish by the end of next week.
3. Get feedback from Ms. Jones.

Now, get to work and do awesome things! :)