Young activists examine local civil rights issues presented in news media sites to determine what elements make these stories attention-grabbing and trustworthy. Using this information and their worksheets from the first two lessons in the series, groups create a multimedia presentation of their service-learning project.

Concepts

service learning, service learning projects, civil rights, the civil rights movement, the first amendment

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Instructional Ideas

• Arrange to have the class present their multimedia, service-learning project with the community

Classroom Considerations

• Class members need access to tools for documenting their project, such as internet connection, cameras, video cameras, etc.
• Third of three lessons in the series 
• Requires copies of the "Stories of Change" worksheet

Pros

• Includes a completed "Stories of Change" worksheet as an example

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.SL.4