Earth Force – Environmental Action Civics

Overview

US-based Earth Force uses Environmental Action Civics. Students share power with adults, practice democratic decision-making, and address local environmental problems using civics.

Some examples of projects are:

Students successfully got legislation passed to ensure good indoor air quality statewide following issues with mould at their school.
A long-term advocacy project with students requesting a pedestrian path on a bridge. Over a million people cross the bridge on bikes or on foot, creating a connection between two diverse communities.
Young people saved the Winkler Botanical Preserve from a proposed transportation development for new federal buildings.

Subject(s): Citizenship & PSHE

Resource Link: Earth Force Environmental Action Civic

Owner: EAC

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Environment , Sustainability , Campaigning , Decision Making , Legislation and Policy

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Community Engagement Guide

This guide can help users maximise the impact of working in partnership with the local community.

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This guide can help users maximise the impact of working in partnership with the local community. Community and stakeholder engagement in a youth social action programme involves young people working with other interested individuals or organisations to deliver action and change. The engagement can help increase access to students' learning opportunities, boost student retention, promote optimism among teachers, and improve children's school attendance rates.

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Teamwork Guide (for educators)

This guide explains the importance of teamwork when young people are working together.

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This guide's main aim is to help you understand the importance of teamwork when young people are working together on a group project. It gives you an overview of the different departments in organisations and the various roles young people can play in these departments. It explores the different stages of teamwork, such as forming, storming, morning, performing, and adjourning, and applies these to the five steps of Youth Social Action.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Guide (KS 1)

Learning about Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of a Youth Social Action programme.

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This guide is to give you advice on teaching young people about Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of a Youth Social Action programme. They will learn how to recognise and talk about their emotions, self-care techniques, how to seek support, and more...