Community change map

Students identify an issue in their neighborhood and plan a small civic project they can accomplish themselves.

Steps

1. Brainstorming: what could be improved in our local area (greenery, park benches, pedestrian safety, youth recreation).
2. Students mark these priority spots on a neighborhood street map.
3. In groups, they select one concrete issue and draft an action plan: who, what, when, resources required.
4. They prepare a concise pitch presentation for the class.
5. Submit the strongest community initiative to the municipal youth council or participatory budget.

Tip: Check if your municipality has an active youth council and invite a member to visit.

Materials needed

• Brown wrapping paper (1 sheet per group)
• coloured markers (1 set per group)