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Class Autobiography

This writing activity encourages participants to think deeply about their class background and to write a class autobiography. Some of the autobiographies are then shared with the entire group, generating discussion about class. Favorite… Read more

Intro to Action Research

Intended Audience: High School youth chapter members or smaller chapter leadership core. For new or emerging High School youth chapters. Level of difficulty: Introductory Curriculum (1 hour each, divided into two 30 min sessions – lunch, or afterschool): To introduce participants to the concept of action research.… Read more

ABC’s of Anti-Oppression

In this activity, participants are given anti-oppression terms on small sheets of paper and work with a partner to try to figure out the definition(s). The participants then share these definitions with the group to gain clarity about what each term means, laying the foundation for future discussions/activities.… Read more

Occupy Tactic Star

Occupation of a space is itself a tactic. It is an action intended to help us build momentum and to move us a step closer toward our goals. And it’s been wildly successful so far! But an ongoing occupation of space is also more than a tactic.… Read more

Who is the 99%

A short introductory workshop that explores participants’ experience of the economic crisis and the current potential of the 99% to build a movement that directly confronts the root causes of economic injustice. Favorite… Read more

Introduction to Immigration

This material was assembled for a workshop held in Colorado at a conference held in early December 2011. Some of the material is specific to Colorado topics (CIRC and SB 90). Most of the material can be used regardless of your location.… Read more

Ally Pledge

This discussion-based activity explores what it means to be an ally and asks participants to take the “Ally Pledge”. It also considers the dangers involved and invites participants to take action in a way that is appropriate for them. Favorite… Read more

Gender Bingo

This active activity has participants think about gender through the use of a variation of Bingo. Participants walk around to talk to others and then discuss the importance of gender in identity formation. Favorite… Read more