What is.....?
This is what you call a person who works to bring about change in their community.
What is an organizer?
What does the "S" in SMART goals stand for?
What is Specific?
Name 2 non-violent tactics students can use to demand change at their school.
Walkout
Petition
Rally
Poster campaign
Social media awareness
Sit-in
Letter-writing campaign
Speaking at a school board meeting
This non-violent tactic involves sharing your message through signs, chants, and group presence in a public space.
What is a protest or demonstration?
Before starting a campaign, you should clearly define this.
What is your goal (or what you want to change)?
This type of meeting is often held to discuss issues and build campaigns.
What is a community meeting?
What does the "M" in SMART goals stand for?
What is Measurable?
When you speak to a council about more funding for your causes (more money for football or art classes).
What is a public comment?
This is a paper or online tool used to collect names of people who support your cause.
What is a petition?
In activism, this is the person or group who has the power to make the change you want.
What is a target (like the school principal or city council)?
The term for a group of people coming together to demand change
What is collective action?
Which goal is more relevant to a youth mental health campaign?
A) “Raise money for school sports equipment”
B) “Start a weekly peer support group”
What is B) “Start a weekly peer support group”?
Name one community organization or group in San Bernardino that supports youth organizing.
What is API RISE?
Making posters, videos, or murals to raise awareness is an example of this tactic.
What is using art as activism?
What’s the difference between a tactic and a strategy?
A tactic is one specific action and a strategy is the overall plan to win
One method of expressing demands peacefully, often held in public spaces.
What is a protest or a demonstration?
Is this a SMART goal?
“We will organize a student rally with at least 30 attendees to support safer school bathrooms by the end of the month.”
What is yes, because it is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound?
Name one local issue young people in San Bernardino might care about.
What is school funding, public safety, parks, youth programs, etc.?
This non-violent tactic involves walking out of class or work to show disagreement.
What is a walkout?
In organizing, what does “root cause” mean?
What is the deeper reason why a problem exists?
The act of supporting, speaking up for, or taking action to create change on an issue that matters to you or your community
What is advocacy?
Name all 5 parts of a SMART goal.
What are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound?
Name 2 ways to raise awareness about your campaign in your school.
What are social media posts and classroom announcements (or posters, flyers, lunch table talks, etc.)?
Youth organizers often attend these public meetings to speak directly to school boards or city leaders.
What are public comment sessions or town hall meetings?
Why is it important to understand the root cause of an issue before choosing a tactic?
What is so you can take action that actually solves the real problem, not just the symptoms?