Activism and Changemaking

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On Earth Day, Benjamin, Maya, and Rohan decided they wanted to take action for the environment. Which of the following would NOT be an effective way to raise awareness? They could organize a group on social media to clean up a local beach that is heavily littered. They could stand outside McDonalds and throw their trash on the ground to illustrate what happens when people don't care about the planet. They could talk to their principal about starting a recycling program at their school.

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They could stand outside McDonalds and throw their trash on the ground to illustrate what happens when people don't care about the planet.

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Lily witnessed an injustice done to James in school. This incident fueled her to want to participate in activism. Is this a likely scenario?

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True, activism is about helping others and making a change. It is often the result of an experience you have or witness.

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Arjun, Kai and Abigail started a social media campaign to raise awareness about climate change. Can this be considered a type of activism?

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Yes, raising awareness is a form of activism.

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David decided to boycott a certain store. What does this mean?

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David is refusing to work/deal with that particular store

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Liam organized a peaceful protest in his neighborhood. His right to peacefully protest is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. True or False?

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True

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During lunchtime at school, Lola, Harper, and David notice that their classmates are throwing away a lot of plastic forks. As changemakers, what would their best course of action be?

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They should discuss the possibility of using reusable forks with the student council or the principal.

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Emma, Charlotte, and Lily want to encourage reading in their school. Which of the following would not be helpful? They could hold a bake sale to raise money to buy books, then donate the books to students who need them. They could start a book exchange at their school where students bring their gently used books and trade them in. They could start a book club to encourage other students to enjoy reading. They could make posters that talk about how people who don't read enough books end up dropping out of school and never find success in life.

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They could make posters that talk about how people who don't read enough books end up dropping out of school and never find success in life.

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Ava, Anika, and Maya are part of a school club. They want to make a change in their school's policy. They decide to write a formal letter to the principal, signed by many students. This letter is known as a

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petition

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Evelyn, Mia, and Anika decided to write letters and petitions to their local government about a community issue. This is an example of Activism.

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True

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In order to be a changemaker, you have to be old enough to vote.

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False