Youth in Action
The Youth in Action Program is a creative and innovative program designed to educate students about the importance of clean water for all and encourage them to become active, responsible citizens of the world. These resources bring attention to local, national and international issues related to water, sanitation and activism.
Why teach the YOUTH IN ACTION program in your classroom?
Clean and safe water and its availability is a major global issue that impacts each of us. The facts are startling! Almost 1 billion people - across the globe lack access to safe water and over 2.5 billion don't have access to adequate sanitation. It’s important that everyone understand the impacts of water and sanitation issues.
Let your students’ voices be heard!
The key theme of Youth in Action is to encourage students to find where their puzzle piece fits in this world and to take action. Students will be exposed to Canadian examples of youth and organizations making a difference. They will be encouraged to realize their global responsibilities in their own communities and abroad.
How does the YOUTH IN ACTION program meet curriculum expectations?
Program material supports various elementary and secondary curriculum expectations in the following areas:
- Language (Kindergarten, Grades 1-8)
- Mathematics (Grades 1-8)
- Health & Physical Education (Grades 1-3)
- Social Studies (Grades 6-8)
- Science and Technology (Kindergarten, Grades 1-8)
- The Arts (Grades 1-8)
- English (Grades 9-10)
- Canadian and World Studies (Grades 9-10)
- Geography (Grade 9)
- Guidance and Career Education (Grades 9-10)
What is included in the YOUTH IN ACTION program?
You can download any of these resources – for free!
How to Volunteer This Year: For Youth, By Youth Volunteer Booklet – Students can use this booklet for information and inspiration on how to become active in their community and abroad.
Also available: Catholic School booklet | En Français
Teacher Resource Document
This resource is designed for use in Grades 1 to 8 classes and provides links to an array of curriculum expectations and the story of Ryan's Well. This document includes student activities, water facts, conservation ideas and a list of resources educators can use to help bring water issues into their classroom.
Also available: En Français
Water Issues Case Studies
This resource is designed for use in Grades 9 and 10 classes supporting curriculum links to World Studies. This document brings attention to developing countries in Africa, helps students develop their research skills and encourages students to gain important knowledge that will help them to become informed, active and responsible citizens of the world.
Also available: En Français
Water, Wells and Us Workshop Series
This resource is designed for use in Kindergarten through Grade 3 with links to the Arts, Language, Science and Technology. It can also be used in Grades 7 through 10 with links to Language and English. Students can present this resource to their peers, younger students and people within their community.
Also available: En Français
Youth in Action Program Poster
Hang this poster throughout your school, classroom or any other place you think will inspire others to learn and take action!
Also available: En Français