The WE program, which is based on social and emotional learning and positive youth development, encourages adolescents to be their best selves and supports educators by equipping them with the necessary skills to become compassionate and future-ready citizens. I took a look at the Lesson Packages and Supporting Resources to see if I could fine any interesting lessons that I would want to use in my classroom.

I came across the WE Walk For Water Campaign. The lesson states “With our Classroom Resources, educators can integrate service-based learning into their curriculum to broaden students’ understanding of issues they are passionate about.” There are 4 steps to this lesson/ campaign.

Step 1: Investigate and Learn

This step allows students to do some research, providing links and resources, with questions to support what they’ve learned.

Step 2: Action Plan

questions are asked about the student’s goals, and they will choose the date pf their walk. The, each group member is assigned a role in which they will carry out to the end of the campaign.

Step 3: Take Action

Student are directed to:

1- Make a donation page, a go found me, and explain why they are collecting money for clean water. They will create a team name and a goal.

2- spread the word, post on social media using #WEwalkForWater and tag @WEmovement.

3- Walk the walk, “On the day of your event, you will be walking for all of the women and children around the world who spend hours each day walking to collect water for their families. This walk and the money you’ve raised will create real impact in developing communities around the world.”

Students will then answer reflection questions about the fundraiser .

Step 4: Report and Celebrate

Students will answer report questions, and celebrate by posting the earnings to social media. At the end, Students will send in the earnings to the WE website.

I will be using the WE Virtual Learning Center in my future classroom, and I hope to do this exact lesson. Thank you!