In this 101 program, your group will meet Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, who faced the crisis of deforestation in Kenya with courage, creativity, determination and hope. Maathai created a tree-planting movement that spread across Kenya and empowered thousands of women to change the face of their country - and the world! Through her story, your group will recognize that they too can challenge injustice and inequalities and demonstrate social responsibility by using their unique gifts and interests to bring great change, one small act at a time.
The Peace Heroes 101 series are full, holistic programs geared toward after-school programs, youth groups, refugee camps, homeschools, and other non-traditional educational environments – though they work great in classrooms too! These ready-to-use units provide interactive storytelling scripts and meaningful activities designed to guide and engage your group in learning and discussion about the featured Peace Hero over the course of nine structured sessions.
- Session 1: Let’s Talk About Peace & Discovery Kenya
- Session 2: Meet Wangari Maathai: A Small Girl Who Did Big Things (The Story)
- Session 3: Meet Wangari Maathai: A Small Girl Who Did Big Things (Activities)
- Session 4: We’re Too Small: Facing the Overwhelming Problem of Deforestation (The Story)
- Session 5: We’re Too Small: Facing the Overwhelming Problem of Deforestation (Activities)
- Session 6: The Power of a Peace Hero: Wangari Changes the World (The Story)
- Session 7: The Power of a Peace Hero: Wangari Changes the World (Activities)
- Session 8: Be A Peace Hero: Change Your World (Impact Project)
- Final Session: Celebration and Reflection
Foster appreciation for diverse people and cultures, Empower your students to environmental activism, Introduce a strong female role model, Develop Social and Emotional skills, Create a culture of empathy and welcome, Integrate multiple intelligences, Engage with your local community, Contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Connect with other classrooms around the world.
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After school programs, Youth groups, Homeschool programs, Environmental Education, Conservation Groups
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Social studies classrooms, Character Education Community Engagement Groups, Social Emotional Learning, Global Citizenship Education
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Recommended Student Age: 12-16
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