Upper Elementary School SummerO Brain Gain Module engage express evaluate exhibit ABOUT THIS MODULE 2 It Takes a Leader It Takes a Leader ACADEMIC VOCABULARY 2 REQUIRED MATERIALS 2 EVENT PLANNER 2 HABITS OF A LEADER 9 Dream It, Achieve It Mission Oriented THE LEADER IN ME 17 Service to All Mankind The Melody of Change Extension Activity: A Vision for Change LEADING BY EXAMPLE 25 Bucket Filler Speak Up JUSTICE MAKES SENSE 34 They Changed the World and I Can Too! Uniquely You, Uniquely Me! CULMINATING EVENT 40 Preparation Leader in Me engage express evaluate exhibit2 2 of 44 It Takes a Leader About This Module In the It Takes a Leader Module, members will have the opportunity to explore leadership characteristics within others as well as themselves. Overview This module will expose members to historical figures and changes in their community and Club that can be implemented because of them being leaders. What is Leadership? Driving Questions What are the rewards of being a leader? What is the importance of standing up for what you believe in? Product of the Leadership Day! This is an exhibit of projects and activities from Week throughout the week. Community Members will create an elaborate display of their work from throughout Sharing Event the week inclusive of commercials. Refer to the Facilitator’s Guide for Group Agreements prior to beginning Special Notes the module. engage express evaluate exhibit3 3 of 44 It Takes a Leader Academic Vocabulary Word Definition Leader The person in charge of a group Proactive Controlling a situation before it happens Reactive Acting in response to a situation Mission Statement A company’s reason for existing Philanthropy Promoting the well being of others Synergy The interaction of two or more organizations Tolerance Allowing something to happen that you may not agree with Stereotype Image of something that is an idea and no A figure of speech that is used to describe something that it wouldn’t Metaphor normally describe Lyrics Words to a song engage express evaluate exhibit4 4 of 44 It Takes a Leader Relevant Closely Connected Bully A person who intimidates others who appear weaker Justice Being fair or reasonable Defender A person who takes up for someone else Racism Discrimination directed at someone of a different race Unique Being one of a kind engage express evaluate exhibit5 5 of 44 It Takes a Leader Required Materials Note: Facilitator Resource materials and handouts are included at the end of the day and should be printed in advance. Poster Board/Flip chart Series of Images/Symbols (at least twice as many as the number of group members) Computer and Printer (To print out symbols) Scissors Chart Paper Large Sand Bucket Sidewalk Chalk Facilitator Orange Cones Newspaper/ Magazine Photos of Philanthropy Actions Newspaper/Magazine Photos of Places that can benefit from Philanthropy Actions Say Something by Peggy Moss Puzzle Puzzle Pieces made out of cardstock Unique Monique Markers Chart Paper 1 per Team engage express evaluate exhibit6 6 of 44 It Takes a Leader Pen/Pencil Post It Notes Pipe Cleaner Chart Paper Markers Blindfold Post It Notes Song Analysis Handout Song Lyrics (See Activity 2) Construction Paper 1 per Member Have You Filled a Bucket Today? Worksheet Pipe Cleaners Plastic Solo Cups Compliment Worksheet Paper Label Index Cards engage express evaluate exhibit7 7 of 44 It Takes a Leader Event Planner Note: Complete the following table early during the week to prepare for the Community Sharing event. Share the answers with the CPO for approval. Type of Event on Friday Event Name Who’s Invited Fliers Website Publicity to Use (Circle all that apply, use blank Invitations spaces for additional items) Ads Event Location Display Area for Projects Chairs Scissors Games Supplies Needed Tables Markers (Circle all that apply, use blank Signs CD Player spaces for additional items) Tape Video Equipment Cups Napkins Refreshments (Try to select items that tie into the theme) Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: Assigned to: Task Due Date: engage express evaluate exhibit8 8 of 44 It Takes a Leader Dreams to Reality Activity 1 Dream It, Achieve It Estimated Location Classroom Setting 45 minutes Time Members will use a goal setting form to identify goals and create an action plan to Description achieve them. By the end of this activity, members will be able to identify and set goals to enhance Objective leadership skills. 1 Goal Setting Worksheet (1 per member) What You Need 1 1 Pencil per member 1 Print Goal Setting Worksheet (1 copy per member) How to Prepare 2 Place worksheets and pencils at each workstation Warm Welcome 1 Greet members by name as they enter the program area. 2 Engage in meaningful conversation with members. Each member steps forward saying his/her name while 1 performing a brief movement of choice –for example, clapping or jumping in place. Community Builder 2 The group repeats the name and movement together. Have the group say all names with matching movements of 3 everyone who has already gone before moving on to the next person. Say: It is important for leaders to identify goals that they would like Steps to Follow 1 to achieve. Each of you are leaders. engage express evaluate exhibit9 9 of 44 It Takes a Leader Ask: “Can anyone tell me some characteristics of a leader.” (Wait 2 for members to respond. Examples: honest, good listener, helper, etc.) Say: “All of those were great examples of characteristics of leaders. Leaders must be trustworthy meaning that they need to tell the 3 truth. They should also be good listeners to understand what others are saying while looking for ways to help others.” Say: “A leader must also be able to identify areas of improvement 4 and find ways to make themselves or things better. This is considered to be goal setting.” Ask: “As a leader, what things can you make better about yourself to help you be a better leader or what things can you make better to help other people?” (Examples: I can be a better listener, I can 5 share more, I can help my teacher straighten up after we finish activities, I can help my friends learn how to do math problems that are easy to me, etc.) Say: “Today, we are going to identify goals that we can achieve and think of ways that we can achieve these goals using the goal setting 6 worksheet on your workstation.” (Allow members to fill in worksheets while walking through each section with them.) Ask members to share their goals. (Give members the opportunity 7 to share their goals. Say: “Now that you’ve set goals, we will work to achieve these goals by the end of the summer.” engage express evaluate exhibit10 10 of 44 It Takes a Leader Activity 2 Mission Oriented Estimated Location Classroom Setting 45 minutes Time Description Members will create a mission statement that represents them as a leader. By the end of this activity, members will be able to identify qualities of a leader they Objective possess and apply them to their mission for leadership. 1 Copy of BGCA’s Mission Statement per group 2 Packs of Post It Notes (Distribute to groups) What You Need 1 Marker, Pencil or Pen Per Group 1 Chart Paper half per member 1 Print copies of BGCA’s Mission Statement How to Prepare 1 Place supplies in middle of table Warm Welcome 1 Greet members by name as they enter the program area. 2 Engage in meaningful conversation with members. Say: “It takes a leader to implement change. This means, someone who takes charge and makes things happen by either 1 doing it themselves or arranging a group of people to help them do things different than what they are being done.” Say: “Today we will be learning about leaders and how leaders have changed the world we live in as well as why it’s important to Community Builder have leaders stepping forward. You all will learn what it means to 2 be a leader and how you can use your leadership characteristics to make things better and influence change.” “Leaders must have one very important characteristic, that’s the ability to talk to people.” Have members to get to know other members in the room by 3 finding someone who fits into the categories on the “Synergy Link Up” worksheet. Tell members that only one name per box and they engage express evaluate exhibit11 11 of 44 It Takes a Leader can only utilize each person once. After 5 minutes, have members to share things they learned about other members in the room. Say: “Each leader has a purpose or reason why they are doing 1 something. As a leader, you should strive for an intended outcome overall, which ultimately shapes who you are.” Read: BGCA’s Mission Statement aloud. Explain to members that 2 every impactful organization has a mission statement that tells what their purpose is. Explain: how they can create a mission statement to say who they 3 are and their purpose as a leader. Say: “You will use the post-it notes on the table in front of you to create a personal Leadership Mission Statement. Answer the following questions on post it notes:” Steps to Follow ● Who are you? 4 ● What will you need to do in order to be a successful leader? ● What should you do in order to be successful? ● How are you going to accomplish these things? (Give members time to answer questions) 5 Ask: members to share out answers.