Through comparing different cartoons, the learner will discover cartooning as a means of public voice about political and social issues. Students create cartoons with their own social or political messages.

Youth utilize the persuasive power of oral, written and visual media as instruments of change. They make a plan as empowered and responsible members of the civil society to take action to prevent bullying behavior while being sensitive to the people involved, from the victim to the...

Raise students' awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and the opportunity to voice one's opinion without fear of reprisal, as principles basic to a democracy. The learners investigate ways to have a positive influence in encouraging eligible voters to make their voices heard at...

Students use visual literacy skills to analyze the components and message of an image. The students identify issues that are meaningful to them and create a simple image/message and then design a social media campaign to advocate for their issue. This lesson plan includes some optional...

To help students see music as an art form that identifies social injustice, advocates for change, and proclaims hope on behalf of the forgotten.

Students will examine violation of children’s rights through the use of compelling literature. In addition, students will also reflect on examples of human kindness and collective action for the common good (philanthropy).

Using a traditional Jewish text as its basis, this lesson emphasizes the importance of sharing in a relationship.