OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, students will:

• Analyze community needs and their personal role in addressing those needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of Participatory Budgeting and its application in local governance and school administration
• Design a Participatory Budgeting Plan of Action to address an issue at their school

GRADE LEVELS: 8-12+

SUBJECT AREAS:Civics, Social Studies, Life Skills, English Language Arts

MATERIALS

• Film clips from Public Money, and equipment on which to show them
• Teacher Handouts
  • Teacher Handout A: Discussion Activities
• Student Handouts
  • Student Handout A: What’s the Big Idea
  • Student Handout B: Rapid Feedback
  • Student Handout C: Public Money Discussion Questions
  • Student Handout D: Idea Evaluation
  • Student Handout E: Idea to Action Plan
• 20 sheets of large chart paper and sticky notes

ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED

Two 50-minute class period(s) + Assignment

Preparation:Create and cut-out the “pennies” described in the Teacher Handout A: Discussion Exercises. Hang three large sheets of chart paper around the classroom and label each as follows: OUR CLASS, OUR SCHOOL, FIVE YEARS.