Teacher Facilitation Guide
The following curriculum materials are designed to be used with the Achievement Television program Advocacy and Citizenship. VHS tapes of the program can be ordered through the Gift Shop of the Academy of Achievement web site.
Program Overview
The fourth module focuses on students and advocacy. Panelists discuss the importance
of student involvement in addressing the needs of people and communities. They reinforce
how much young people have to give in spite of the fact that they have not yet finished
their education. What they give, they will get back in wonderful ways that will make
them better people. Students are challenged to share their talents and strengths
with people who are less fortunate than themselves. They are reminded that they have
more power than they think.
Viewing/Facilitation Strategies
Introduce the Pre-Viewing Activity to the entire class. After students complete
the Advocacy Wheel activity, allow time for them to share their ideas.
Review the profiles of the guest panelists and discuss each persons training
and achievements. Discuss terms.
View Module III and if time allows, immediately break into groups for the collaborative
discussion and debate.
During a following class period, have the telecast available for review. Ask
students to select a Curriculum Connections Activity to complete independently or
with a partner.
Assign the research project as a class requirement or as an optional independent
project.
Student Activities
Pre-Viewing Activity: After a class discussion about students and advocacy,
students use an Advocacy Wheel to brainstorm privately about needs in their communities
and how they can make a difference.
Group Activity
In small groups, students discuss local opportunities for students to volunteer and
make a difference. They create a Community Tour to orient a visitor to the needs
of the community.
Curriculum Connections Activities
Mathematics: Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity Creative Writing/Art: Memories
Physical Education: An Athletic Difference
Research Project Students conduct research on local problems as candidates
for their own action. They select one issue and write a personal action plan for
joining in to help. They write a monologue about their personal experience as an
advocate.
