This activity encourages children to push for change even when it feels impossible. Read and learn about Gina’s experiences and activism.

Level:
Third/Fourth Level – KS4/5

Explore themes of:
√ Activism√  Campaigning √  Citizenship√  Human Rights √  Injustice √  Fighting for a Cause

Subject Checklist:
√ Expressive Arts √  English Language √  Social Studies √  Well-being and Health

Note to teachers: These books contain some material that may not be suitable for some students. We recommend that teachers read the books carefully before using it in the classroom or recommending it to students and/or seek parental guidance.

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Download the resources:

Be-the-Change-with-Gina-Martin-EIBF PDF

Be-the-Change-with-Gina-Martin-EIBF Word Doc

Download extracts from Be The Change by Gina Martin to accompany the resources:

Be The Change by Gina Martin p.24-25

Further information:

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