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Middle School Module

What’s YOUR Movement?


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ABOUT THIS MODULE 2

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY 2

REQUIRED MATERIALS 2

EVENT PLANNER 2

ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 8

Man in the Mirror "Exploration Station" Web Quest

MAKING A MARK ON THE WORLD ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

Special Delivery: Postage Stamp Words that Change the World

HASHTAGS AND STATEMENTS! 18

#Social Media: "What would the hashtag be?" (Part 1) #Social Media: "What would the hashtag be?" (Part 2)

MOVEMENTS MAKE HEADLINES 23

CULMINATING EVENT 26

What’s Your Movement? (Part 1) What’s Your Movement? (Part 2)


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Overview

In this unit, members will examine the beliefs and ideals of certain historical figures to explain why they made certain choices in their lives. Members will reflect on how the choices, actions, and movements of others has impacted their way of life today. Through these activities, members will investigate how individuals, groups, and institutions affect society. Finally, members will make connections between these historical figures and their lives as young people in America today. Please note: Because some activities require longer than the average time, some days may reflect only two activities as opposed to three.

Driving Questions

How do the actions historical figures expand the rights and freedoms of people in our country?

How can one movement affect the course of history?

What common threads to certain historical figures have that I can identify with in my own life?

Product of the Week

Postage stamp Interview Transcript Newspaper Poem: “Words that Change”

Community Sharing Event

Living Museum: What’s YOUR Movement?

Introduction

This module uses a variety of biographies as a springboard for exploration, collaboration, metacognition, making connections and critical thinking. Members will investigate how individuals, groups, and institutions affect society. Throughout “What’s Your Movement,” members will examine the beliefs and ideals of various historical figures. As members learn about these historical influencers, they will explore why they made certain choices in their lives. Members will reflect on, and make connections with the manner in which the choices, actions, and movements of others has influenced their way of life today.

About This Module


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Special Notes

Man in the Mirror Exploration Station: WebQuest Special Delivery: Postage stamp Poem: “Words that Change” #Social Media: What would the hashtag be? Exclusive Report Newspaper: “Extra, Extra Read All About It!”

Word Definition

Society People in general thought of as living together in organized

communities with shared laws, traditions, and values.

Influence The power to change or affect someone or something : the power to

cause changes without directly forcing them to happen.

Biography The story of a real person's life written by someone other than that

person.

Academic Vocabulary


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Culture The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place,

or time.

Civil Rights The rights that every person should have regardless of his or her sex,

race, or religion.

Human Rights A basic right (such as the right to be treated well or the right to vote)

that many societies believe every person should have.


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Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day

and should be printed in advance.

Facilitator

Poster Board/Flip chart

Video Phone Capabilities

Computer and Printer

Biographies

Reproducibles

Index Cards

Speakers

Markers

Projector (if possible for video interaction)

1 per Team

Markers

Chart Paper

Art Supplies

Computers

Biography Books

Worksheets

1 per Member

Pen/Pencil

Post It Notes

Magazines

Glue

Markers

Crayons

Scissors

Required Materials


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Note: Complete the following table early during the week to prepare for the Community

Sharing event. Share the answers with the CPO for approval.

Type of Event on Friday

Event Name

Who’s Invited

Publicity to Use (Circle all that apply, use blank spaces for additional items)

Fliers Website

Invitations

Ads

Event Location

Display Area for Projects

Supplies Needed (Circle all that apply, use blank spaces for additional items)

Chairs Scissors Games

Tables Markers

Signs CD Player

Tape Video Equipment

Cups Napkins Refreshments (Try to select items that tie into the theme)

Task Assigned to: Due Date:





Event Planner


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Activity 1 “Man in the Mirror”

Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time

30 min

Description Members will listen to “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson and interpret the lyrics to set the tone for the activities to come.

Objective Members will be introduced to an influential piece of music in the form of “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson. Using multimedia, members will engage in critical thinking and discussion about the role of humans in making a positive impact on the world.

What You Need

Music “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson

Audible “Man in the Mirror” Lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqe5NP86OCc .

How to Prepare Place chairs in a circle facing each other.

Warm Welcome Greet members by name as they enter the program area.

Engage in meaningful conversation with members.

Community Builder

1 Each member steps forward saying his/her name while performing a brief movement of choice –for example, clapping or jumping in place.

2 The group repeats the name and movement together.

3 Then have the group say all names with matching movements of everyone who has already gone before moving on to the next person.

Steps to Follow 1 Ask the members of they have heard the song, “Man in the Mirror.”

One Person CAN Make a Difference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqe5NP86OCc


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2 Play the song for them once, and allow the members to listen without interruption.

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Allow the members to re-listen to the song via the link. If possible, allow them to see the words as the song pays (the link with show the words as the music plays).

4 Ask members to write their interpretation of the lyrics in small groups as they listen to the song on a sheet of paper.

5 Invite groups to share their song and their meaning behind the words.



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Activity 2 “Exploration Station” WebQuest

Location Computer Lab Estimated Time

45-60 min

Description Members will explore the life and impact of Mother Teresa on society.

Objective

Members will be introduced to an influential figure through research and discussion. Through the use of multimedia, members will engage in sharing and discussions, to deepen their knowledge of Mother Theresa, and her mission to spread peace and good will.

What You Need

Computers (with Internet access)

WebQuest Reproducible

Biography: Mother Teresa

How to Prepare

Place chairs in a circle facing each other.

Make sure computers are working.



Community Builder

1 Say “We are going to play a game of ‘Would You Rather?’”

2 Tell members that you will call out some choices. They will raise their right hand for the first choice, and their left hand for the second choice.

3

Ask the following questions to “break the ice.” Feel free to ask why at your discretion. Be sure to say, “Would you rather…” before each phrase.

a. Be hot or cold? b. Be rich or remembered? c. Popular or helpful?


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Steps to Follow

1 Sit in the circle with the members. Tell the members that we will briefly discuss historical figures who have made an impact on history and the way we live today.

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Start a small discussion by asking:

a. What does it mean to be a historical figure?

b. What makes a historical figure historical?

c. Can anyone be a historical figure? Why or why not?

Can you name some historical figures from the past who have made a difference in our lives today?

3 Say, “Let’s learn about Mother Teresa. Does anyone know who she is?” (Listen for responses.)

4 Explain to the members that they will be completing a WebQuest to learn more about Mother Teresa.

5 Members will work with a partner to explore websites and videos to learn more about Mother Theresa.

6 After 10 minutes, partner groups will switch WebQuest sheets to add to the WebQuest from a different group.

7 After 10 more minutes, members will switch again.

8 Bring members back together. Ask each member to share something new they learned about Mother Teresa. Post their Web Quests

Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time 10 mins

Steps to Follow

1 Ask members to share what they learned on their Web Quests.

2 Ask members what similarities and differences they discovered between Mother Theresa and themselves.


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Facilitator Resource

Mother Teresa WebQuest

Directions: Look through websites, blogs, search engines,

videos, or other Web Quests to find information about

Mother Teresa. Use a different source for each question.

Information Source Connection

When was she

born?

Where was she

born?

What was her

occupation?

What did she

believe in?

Who did she

influence?

What was her

biggest

accomplishment?


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Activity 1 Special Delivery: Postage Stamp

Location Computer lab or multipurpose room Estimated Time

45-60 mins

Description Members will learn how Thurgood Marshall’s work to protect human rights is important to the way we live today.

Objective As a follow-up to their research about Thurgood Marshall, members will create a postage stamp about another historical figure of their choice who embodies the beliefs, ideals and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall.

What You Need

Biography books about Thurgood Marshall

Chart paper

Markers, crayons

Postage Stamp reproducible

How to Prepare

Display the books, crayons and markers.

Place chart paper in the front of the room.



Community Builder

1 Ask members to name people who have a postage stamp in their honor, and explain in their words why they think the person they named was given a postage stamp.

2 Ask members to name people today who they believe deserve a postage stamp and why.

Steps to Follow 1 Tell the members, “Today, we are going to learn about another person who made a difference in the lives of many people…Thurgood Marshall.”

Making a Mark on the World


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2 Write Thurgood Marshall in the center of the paper in large letters.

3 Invite the members to use their cell phones and all available devices to do a 1 minute search of Thurgood Marshall.

4 Ask the members to yell out one word descriptions telling what they found. Add pertinent words to the word splash.

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Tell the members they will rotate stations between biography books and computers where they will research Thurgood Marshall. They will write important information about him on the notes they take. Ask them to be sure to identify who, what, when, where, why, how.

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After 20 minutes, ask the members to build upon the ideas we shared when identifying a person who embodies the ideals, accomplishments, and contributions of Thurgood Marshall who does not have a postage stamp.

7 Ask the members to create a postage stamp of their own in front of the person of their choice. Show them Thurgood Marshall’s stamp as an example.

8 Ask the members to share their postage stamps and if possible, post the stamps together in a common place “quilt style.”


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Activity 2 Words that Change the World

Location Computer lab Estimated Time

30-45 mins

Description

Members will reflect on research about historical figures and social impact to date. Members will use their schema to create a “Expression Café” in the form of song, rap, free verse, haiku or acrostic poem using the previous activities, music and discussions for inspiration. Members will create, and perform in the “Expression Cafe.”

Objective They will use this experience to deepen their understanding of historical figures and apply their learning to written expression.

What You Need

Pencils

Paper

Song, “King Celebrate”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNUbyEDx_FA

How to Prepare

Make sure there is enough paper and pencils for each member.

Ensure that members are able to hear the song in the community

builder via YouTube link.



Community Builder

Ask, “What did you learn from yesterday’s activity? What are your feelings about the historical figures we have learned about so far?”

Play a small portion of this song in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNUbyEDx_FA Ask members to name music, works of art, poems, that may be influenced by historical figures. Create a list of their responses.

Steps to Follow

1 Explain that history often inspires music, art and literature.

2 Tell members that they will use what they have learned so far to express themselves in the form of form of song, rap, free verse, haiku or acrostic poem.

3 Let the members know that they may work individually, or in pairs or groups.




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4 Give members 30 minutes to prepare their expressions. Play the music softly (on repeat) as they work for inspiration.

5 Allow members to search for background music or beats if they have time.

6 Allow members to perform their expressions to the group.

Tuesday Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time 10 mins

Steps to Follow

1 Ask members, “Who inspired you and why?”

2 Ask members, “If you had more time to add to your expression, what would you do?”


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Facilitator Resource


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Activity 1 # Social Media: “What would the hashtag be?” (Part 1)


45-60 mins

Description Members will use their current knowledge of social media to think critically about historical figures and create an imaginary social media page.

Objective Members will use this experience to deepen their understanding of historical figures and their impact on society within the context of a familiar and relevant platform to them…social media.

What You Need Computers, tablets, devices

Index cards with names pre-written on them

How to Prepare

Set up activity room.

Gather supplies, and write the following names on index cards:

Lyndon B. Johnson

Susan B. Anthony

Hiawatha

Mohandas Ghandi

Sonia Sotomayor

Neil Armstrong

Mary McLeod Bethune

Eleanor Roosevelt

Nelson Mandela

Sacagawea

George Washington

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Cesar Chavez

Ruby Bridges

Ensure technology is ready.

Hashtags and Statements!


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Community Builder

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Have members assemble in a circle around the room. Ask “How many of you have social media such as Instagram, Twitter, Snap Chat, or Facebook? What can you learn about a person by just looking at their social media page?”

2 Ask members to imagine that a historical figure from the past had social media. Allow them to share out what they think that person’s social media page would look like.

Steps to Follow

1 Ask the members to get with a partner. Ask them to visit www.fakebook.com .

2

Let them know that this is a simulated social media site where young people have created imaginary social media pages for historical figures based on their research, critical thinking, and creativity.

3 Ask them to pull up Dr. Martin Luther King and explore. Encourage them to notice how the creators added pictures, ideas, and even quotations that they think Dr. King would have posted.

4 Go around the room, and allow each partner group to pull an index card.

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Tell the members they will have 30 minutes to research their person. Give them paper for note taking if they need it. Remind them to highlight the following:

Location

Era

Obstacles

Accomplishments

Associated People/Family

Beliefs

Contribution to society.

6 Collect index cards and materials for use on the next day.

http://www.fakebook.com/


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Activity 2 # Social Media: “What would the hashtag be?” (Part 2)


45-60 mins

Description Members will use their current knowledge of social media to think critically about historical figures and create an imaginary social media page.

Objective Members will use this experience to deepen their understanding of historical figures and their impact on society within the context of a familiar and relevant platform to them…social media.

What You Need Computers, tablets, devices

Index cards with names pre-written on them

How to Prepare

Set up activity room.


Lyndon B. Johnson

Susan B. Anthony

Hiawatha

Mohandas Ghandi

Sonia Sotomayor

Neil Armstrong

Mary McLeod Bethune

Eleanor Roosevelt

Nelson Mandela

Sacagawea

George Washington

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Cesar Chavez

Ruby Bridges

Ensure technology is ready.




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Community Builder

1 Have members assemble in a circle around the room. Continue yesterday’s discussion.

2 Ask members to imagine that a historical figure from the past had social media. Allow them to share out what they think that person’s social media page would look like.

Steps to Follow

1 Ask members to get back with their partners.

2

With the whole group, preview another historical figure’s “social media page” via www.fakebook.com with the group such as Abraham Lincoln. This will help the members to gain an idea of what their work for today will entail.

3 Give the partner groups their index cards and notes from yesterday.

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Tell the members that they will create an imaginary social media page for their person using Fakebook. They will have 60 minutes to capture the following about the person using pictures, phrases, videos and songs:

Location

Era

Obstacles

Accomplishments

Associated People/Family

Beliefs

Contribution to society.

5 Bring the activity to a close. Have the members to share their “Fakebook” pages with each other.

6 If time permits, allow the groups to “friend” one another via Fakebook!

http://www.fakebook.com/


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Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time 10 mins

Steps to Follow

Ask members to share out what they think would be on their person’s Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram. Have them to tell how these platforms would differ from the person’s Fakebook.


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Activity 1 Extra, Extra Learn All About it!

Location Computer Lab Estimated Time

60-75 min *may take 2 sessions

Description Members explore historical figures via www.history.com and report their findings in the form of a multimedia slideshow, movie, or presentation.

Objective Members will match their creativity and research to outline the life, character traits, and accomplishments of historical figures using a multimedia platform or newspaper.

What You Need

Internet Access

Computers or tablets

Index cards

How to Prepare

Post this website in the front of the room. www.biography.com


Marie Curie

Muhammed Ali

Henry Ford

Albert Einstein

Thomas Edison

Martin Luther King, Jr.

John F. Kennedy

Jackie Robinson

Henry Ford

Anthony Atala

Ellen Ochoa

Movements Make Headlines

http://www.history.com/

http://www.biography.com/


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Ronald McNair



Community Builder

1 Allow the members to choose their favorite Community Builder from this module.

2 Have fun, and have a “rewind day!”

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Steps to Follow

1 Put members in groups of three.

2 Ask each group to choose a historical figure from one of the index cards.

3 Have members to reflect on how they can connect to the historic person they chose to learn about.

4 Tell members to collaboratively find a way to educate others about the figure.

5

Have members create a multimedia presentation format to share their new understandings about the young people they learned about (Power Point, Prezi, Museum Box, Video, iMovie, Movie Maker, etc.).

6 Allow at least 30-60 minutes for creation, and 10 minutes for sharing.


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Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time 15-45 mins

Steps to Follow

Once complete, bring all members back together for reflection.

If the members choose, allow them to present their creations to other small groups of club members.


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Activity 1 What’s YOUR Movement? (Part 1)

Location Multipurpose room Estimated Time

1-2 90 minute sessions

Description In this activity, members use all their collective experiences to connect with a positive influence and decide for themselves how they can positively impact the world.

Objective Members will demonstrate their communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills through personal interaction, reflection and critical thinking.

What You Need

Writing paper and writing utensils

Speaker or special guest

How to Prepare

Explain the description and objective to the group.

*Connect with positive role models in your community (civic figures,

educators, public servants, clergy, law enforcement, etc.). The club

director could possibly help with this effort as well.

Invite the positive figures to the Club. Explain to them that a group

of young people would like to interview, learn from, and be

inspired by them.

Put members in groups of 4-5 members each.



Culminating Event


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Community Builder

1 Ask members, “Can anyone make a difference in society? Why or why not?”

2 Ask members to think about how they can make a difference in the lives of others at their age.

3

Steps to Follow

1 Tell members they use all of their collective experiences to connect with a positive influence and decide for themselves how they can positively impact the world.

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Write the “guest list” on chart paper and post in the front of the room. Ask members if they know who the people are, and let them know that while we have learned about people throughout history, these are people who are making a difference in their community today.

3 Collectively develop a list of interview questions for the panel of speakers. Once the group has agreed on the top questions, print the questions from the computer or onto index cards.

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Allow each member to choose one question card. Have them to write how they would like to influence society on the back. Give them time to practice asking their selected question. This may conclude the first day of this activity, depending on how much time this takes.


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Activity 2 What’s YOUR Movement? (Part 2)

Location Multipurpose room Estimated Time

1-2 90 minute sessions

Description In this activity, members use all of their collective experiences to connect with a positive influence and decide for themselves how they can positively impact the world.

Objective Members will demonstrate their communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills through personal interaction, reflection and critical thinking.

What You Need

Tablet or recording device

Writing paper and writing utensils

Interview questions

Refreshments

How to Prepare

Remind the group that their live, personal interviews will be today.

Confirm each guest’s arrival time and set up the space.

Invite other club members.

Give participants another opportunity to practice their interview

questions.



Community Builder

1 Allow the members to choose their next favorite Community Builder from this module.

2 Have fun, and have a “rewind day!”


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Steps to Follow

1 When the guests arrive, introduce them. Feel free to invite other Club members and employees as well.

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Host the interview, be sure to inform the panelists of the learning experiences that the members have had throughout this module (song interpretation, research, stamp creation, poetry writing, performance, presentations, etc.).

3 Provide the opportunity for each of the members to ask their questions, and the panelists to answer.

4 At the very end, ask each member to stand and proudly announce how they plan to make a societal impact.

5 Conclude the learning experience.


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Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time

10 mins

Steps to Follow

1 If possible, ask the influential members to stay behind and have one on one sessions with the members who are interested.

2 Allow members to interact with the community figure and share their thoughts and insights.

3 Take pictures for memories.

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