Digital Storytelling for Educators
Democracy in Action
Civic Life Project’s turnkey high school civics and digital storytelling curriculum.
Democracy is not a given. It depends on robust civic engagement. We need citizens who are both civically minded and citizens who are civically active.
Developed in collaboration with the National Council for the Social Studies, Democracy in Action empowers students to create short documentaries on issues they care about, showcase their films to their communities, and ignite dialogue and civic action!
Curriculum Features
Designed with teachers in mind, the semester-long three-unit curriculum is easily integrated into any existing civics or social studies class, delivered in two weekly lessons. To prepare and support educators, we offer top-notch remote professional development workshops and ongoing technical support.
Alignment to NCSS College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
Engaging student-centered activities to deepen civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
Focus on participatory action research that leads to informed action on a local, regional or national issue.
Civil discourse and courageous conversations as students explore a variety of viewpoints and perspectives.
Lessons and activities that promote the development of research, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as part of the inquiry cycle.
Develop storytelling and creative digital media skills such as editing; digitizing; categorizing interviews, and selecting visuals and music.
Bring Democracy in Action to Your School & Classroom
Join us as we engage and educate the next generation of global citizens and leaders!