Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
Recently, people have become more passionate about the ideas they believe in. They want to stand up for the people, animals and causes that need change.
Some people are becoming vegan to protect animals. Vegans do not eat meat or foods containing things that come from an animal, such as milk or eggs. They believe in better treatment for animals.
Many are also fighting to protect the Earth. They want people to stop creating so much rubbish and using products that warm the planet.
This is related to climate change. It is why the summers in Hong Kong are getting hotter and longer. This is also why typhoons are becoming more dangerous in many places.
These are just a few examples. There are many other groups of activists who work for what they believe in. They prove that no matter who you are, you can be a part of global change.
Who do you admire?
Materials
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pen
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paper
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parent or friend to interview
Instructions
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For this activity, you will interview a parent, guardian or older family member about who they look up to. It could be an activist, a world leader or a business person.
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Ask your interviewee to tell you about this person. Make sure they do not tell you who it is; save that for the very last question.
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Check out our list of questions to ask. Feel free to write down the answers. You might find some inspiration in them!
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What does this person do for a living?
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How does their work benefit the world?
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What do you admire most about them?
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What notable things have they done in their lives or careers?
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What does the media say about this person?
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How do you think they will be remembered in history?
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What important figure from history can you compare this modern-day person to?
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How does this person inspire you?
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Who is this person?
Posters for change
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poster or construction paper
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materials to decorate your poster, such as markers, coloured pencils, or stickers
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Many of the most influential people in history were those who fought for what they believed in. For this activity, choose a cause you care about and make a poster for it.
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Brainstorm some important topics you want others to know about, such as protecting the planet or making sure all children can go to school.
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Write about your cause in large letters on your poster. Explain why it is important and give a few suggestions for how people can help.
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Decorate your poster and hang it in your room as a reminder to work towards making a change for the greater good.
