
Phase 4: Take Action
It’s time to take action! Taking action does not look one way and does not happen right away, which is why it’s even more important to think about what taking action means and how it can occur over time. Phase 4: Take Action supports students and teachers to reflect on how what was learned can create change within schools and communities. Phase 4 begins the conversation by actively brainstorming recommendations based on the research findings, finding ways to call upon advocates to support the project, and figuring out the various forms (presentations, media posts, journals, etc.) to share the research with others. Questions to consider during phase 4 include: What are the main recommendations based on the evidence gathered? What types of products will make these recommendations accessible? Who should know about these findings and recommendations? Lastly, phase 4 is about celebrating the collaborators and projects!
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Sessions #31-35 focus on strategizing ways to share the research findings in schools, the local community, and broader audiences via social media.
Session #31: Using Your Findings to Make Recommendations PDF Lesson Plan
Session #32: Goals and Audiences PDF Lesson Plan
Session #33: Advocacy, Activism, and Education: Round Robin PDF Lesson Plan | Handout: Taking Action Sheets and Examples (Optional)
Session #34: Portraits and Skit: Advocates, Activists, and Educators PDF Lesson Plan | Handout: Role Play Sheets and Steps to an Action Campaign (Optional)
Session #35: Messaging and Marketing PDF Lesson Plan (Optional)
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Sessions #36-40 hone in on sharing your research via presentations and writing.
Session #36: Presentation Skills PDF Lesson Plan | Handout: Presentation Checklist | Handout: Planning Presentation
Session #37: Public Speaking Practice PDF Lesson Plan
Session #38: Sharing Your Story with the Media PDF Lesson Plan | Handout: Share Your Story with the Media | Handout: Sample News Release (Optional)
Session #39: Engaging your School Principal PDF Lesson Plan (Optional)
Session #40: Writing your Findings PDF Lesson Plan
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Session #41 focuses on the planning of a celebration. You and your work deserve to be celebrated and shared!
Session #41: Celebration! PDF Lesson Plan | Handouts: Event Planning