1. Becoming a Force for Good
Module 2
Champions for Justice
FACILITATOR NOTES
Print the notes page view of this presentation for reference during the class session
Present the PowerPoint slides via a projector or monitor to students using SLIDE SHOW viewing mode

2. Becoming a Force for Good Mission & Objectives
TEACHER
Becoming a Force for Good Mission & Objectives
Mission
Building champions for social justice
Objectives
Reinforce the importance of diversity
Identify actions that may lead to injustice (Module 2)
Challenge students to stand for justice (Module 2)
Encourage the adoption of habits that support social justice
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3. AGENDA Module 2 Charts Step Up Activity 4 - 8
TEACHER
AGENDA
Module Charts
Step Up Activity
Differences can be targets of injustice
Champions for Social Justice
Reflection
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4. TEACHER
Step Up!
ACTIVITY
The purpose of the Step Up activity is to help students gain an understanding of how others have been affected by teasing, bullying and exclusion.
The following three Teacher charts provide instruction on how to implement this activity in your classroom.
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5. TEACHER
Step Up!
ACTIVITY
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Select the Step Up Statements from the following chart that work best for your group. It is not necessary to use a large number of statements.

6. Step Up! TEACHER ACTIVITY
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This list is a bit overwhelming and is offered up to provide a variety of examples of the type of questions that the facilitator might choose to ask.
Only a handful of questions should be needed to move all students forward into the circle.

7. Step Up! TEACHER ACTIVITY
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8. Step Up! ACTIVITY FACILITATOR NOTES
Display this slide to the class during the Step Up! activity

9. Differences Acts of Injustice
Differences between people often spark social injustice
Race
Religion
Gender
Sexual orientation
Disability
Ethnicity
Socio-economic status
Physical appearance
Differences
Bullying
Blaming
Judging
Ignoring
Abusing
Excluding
Ridiculing
Discriminating
Misrepresenting
Misunderstanding
Sexual Misconduct
Acts of Injustice
FACILITATOR NOTES
Diversity is good
Go through the differences that represent diversity
Unfortunately, the differences among us that are the basis of diversity can be targets of social injustice
Read through the list of injustices and address any questions

10. “Somebody has to stand when other people are sitting
“Somebody has to stand when other people are sitting. Somebody has to speak when other people are quiet.”
— Bryan Stevenson
Equal Justice Initiative
FACILITATOR NOTES
“Becoming a force for good” involves not only being kind to one another, but using one’s voice and presence in order to stand against injustice
Please note that Gandhi’s story is featured in Module 2 as an example of non-violent intervention

11. How does injustice make you feel?
Group Discussion
How does injustice make you feel?
DISCUSS
Sometimes injustice can cause great physical harm, but other times being treated unfairly can hurt someone really badly and no one else can see it.
How does it make you feel when you are excluded by others?
How might someone feel when they participate in a group that is excluding another student or group of students?
How do you feel when someone ignores you when you are trying to talk to them? Do you catch yourself doing the same to others?
FACILITATOR NOTES
Reinforce key learnings through student discussion

12. Champions for Social Justice
DISCUSS
FACILITATOR NOTES
Some people have gained well-deserved attention as champions of social justice, including:
Abraham Lincoln
Mother Teresa
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Malala Yousafzai
Have the class briefly discuss the work that each of these notable people have accomplished in the fight for social justice

13. Gandhi - Mini Biography
VIDEO
Gandhi - Mini Biography
Mahatma Gandhi was an international symbol for human rights whose personal dedication to nonviolent resistance inspired generations. Find out more about his life and work in this mini biography.
Source: Biography.com
FACILITATOR NOTES
This short video tells the story of Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi’s legacy serves as an international symbol of peace and human rights
He has inspired people to stand up against injustice in a peaceful manner, as he did
Civil Rights champion Martin Luther King Jr. was one of those influenced by Gandhi

14. Group Discussion Gandhi Video
Gandhi was known for peaceful acts of persistence, and used his words, body and the community to make a bigger impact.
What incident did Gandhi experience that led him to turn his career toward civil rights and social justice?
How did Gandhi respond to acts of oppression?
FACILITATOR NOTES
Its important that students feel comfortable in sharing their perspectives with the group. Make sure that everyone that wishes to speak is heard.

15. Reflection
List times that you’ve either experienced or observed instances of social injustice.
What actions might you be able to take to help prevent social injustice from happening to those around you?
Why is it important to speak up for yourself and others?
Share the STOP INJUSTICE magnet with a trusted adult and discuss your reflection.
FACILITATOR NOTES
Distribute Stop Injustice magnets to each student
Encourage students to talk about the things they’ve learned and discussed at home