Students investigate, interview and profile a person working for equity and social change. The person can work on the local, national or international level, with an organization or as an individual. The compiled profiles will form a resource for other students in the future.

Students study facts and statistics about NYC's "Stop and Frisk" policy, and consider different points of view on it using interactive activities.

Jinnie Spiegler, a parent and education activist, offers suggestions for parents who want to talk with their children about what happened in Newtown.

By focusing on living their lives to their absolute fullest potential, the members of Switchfoot were able to find immense success in writing and performing music. After completing the Switchfoot worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Estimated Time One week Why? Sharing a book they love helps students develop empathy. Articulating why the book is meaningful to them challenges students to communicate their thoughts and feelings in writing

U.S. Men’s National Team and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard grew up loving sports so much that he never even thought of doing drugs. To him, it just was not worth it. After completing the Tim Howard worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Toby Morse of hardcore punk band H2O goes against the grain in an industry riddled with drug use, and fights for his choice to say yes to life. After completing the Toby Morse worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Tony Azevedo is a five-time Olympian, former captain of the U.S. National Men’s Water Polo team, and fourth on the list of ‘most goals ever’. And behind his amazing record is an impressive story of resilience and perseverance. He talks about how his setbacks fueled his passions for doing something great with his life. Want to share your natural high with Tony Azevedo? Tweet him @waterpolotony with #LiveNaturallyHigh. He might tweet back!

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Tony Hawk paved the way for professional skateboarding and created a foundation dedicated to supporting underserved youth with skateboarding programs. He talks about the feeling of creating in his field and shares his reasons for choosing to live drug-free. Want to share your natural high with Tony Hawk? Tweet him @tonyhawk with #LiveNaturallyHigh. He might tweet back!

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Travis Pastrana’s focus and determination steered him away from drugs and towards becoming a championship-winning motorsports competitor and stunt performer. After completing the Travis Pastrana worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

How to use our resources:
1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story
2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides
3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.

Students write informed letters to corporate or elected officials, outlining their views on a social issue and calling for specific action.

Students organize and facilitate a live Twitter chat to raise awareness of an anti-bias theme or social justice issue and to encourage change related to this issue.

A Two-Sided Coin asks students to demonstrate their explanatory and comparative writing skills.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: How Computers Work & Using Digital Tools for a Purpose.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: How Computers Work & Using Digital Tools for a Purpose.

This Digital Citizenship unit was created by the Snohomish School District. This strand in the unit focuses on: How Computers Work & Using Digital Tools for a Purpose.