Ryan+Tozier+KFC+and+Cole

KFC and Cole - describe a one hour program that teaches 5th graders about different ways to "change the world."

1. Intro 10- a. Kids can make a difference b. You are never too young to make change c. Tell the story of Katie Stagliano who started her own nonprofit fresh produce company that donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce to soup kitchens every year when she was only 9 years old. [|http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/photos/8-amazing-kids-who-have-changed-the-world/katie-stagliano#top-desktop] d. Explain that she isn’t the only one, there are kids everywhere trying to make a difference. Sometimes they don’t always succeed ( show [|www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIQUcDt1dhE] ) on the first try. Perseverance is the key to any meaningful victory

2. How to make a difference (50)- a. Explain what a problem is (10 i. Problem is something that you want to change to help someone else or something else. ii. Problems can be anything from starving children – massive companies destroying the environment  b. There are many problems to choose from pick one that is significant to you (20)  c. Tell students that they can but don’t need to aim to solve their problem. This is so they don’t feel overwhelmed by the concept. Their project can be as simple as raising awareness so that people with decision-making power know that something is wrong.  d. After thinking about it they should propose a plan of action (10)  e. Reemphasize to students that the key to making a difference is understand that everyone has the power what makes it succeed is the bold determination to follow through. (10)