Changemaker Action
Journal & Educator Guide

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Changemaker Action Journal


Changemaker Action Journal

Changemaker Action Journal thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal as a PDF.Changemaker Action Journal thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal as a PDF.

The Changemaker Action Journal will inspire middle and high school students to reflect on issues they notice in their communities and take action to address them.

Available as both a printable PDF and an interactive slide deck that students can fill in digitally.

Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PDF (in English).Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PDF (in English).
Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PPT (in English).Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PPT (in English).
Changemaker Action Journal thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal as a PDF.Changemaker Action Journal thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal as a PDF.

The Changemaker Action Journal will inspire middle and high school students to reflect on issues they notice in their communities and take action to address them.

Available as both a printable PDF and an interactive slide deck that students can fill in digitally.

Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PDF (in English).Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PDF (in English).
Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PPT (in English).Click to download the Student Changemaker Action Journal resource as a PPT (in English).

What's Inside the Journal?

The Changemaker Action Journal, available in English and Spanish, will inspire middle and high school students to speak up and take action. The exercises are appropriate for both new and experienced changemakers.

There are many ways to use the journal in your classroom or program:

  • An extra credit or enrichment activity
  • A service project
  • An assignment over holiday breaks
  • A resource for students already doing changemaking work
Photograph of two educators in a classroom, one smiling at their laptop computer.Photograph of two educators in a classroom, one smiling at their laptop computer.

Now Available in Spanish!

Cover of the Changemaker Action Journal in Spanish - Diario de acción para un agente de cambio. Click to download as a PDF.Cover of the Changemaker Action Journal in Spanish - Diario de acción para un agente de cambio. Click to download as a PDF.
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Orange button that reads "click to download PPT in Spanish"Orange button that reads "click to download PPT in Spanish"
Photo of two children reading books together, the child on the left, with long hair and a blue sweatshirt, is holding a book. This child on the right, wearing a bright red shirt, is pointing at the book the child on the left is holding.Photo of two children reading books together, the child on the left, with long hair and a blue sweatshirt, is holding a book. This child on the right, wearing a bright red shirt, is pointing at the book the child on the left is holding.

What's Inside the Journal?

The Changemaker Action Journal, available in English and Spanish, will inspire middle and high school students to speak up and take action. The exercises are appropriate for both new and experienced changemakers.

There are many ways to use the journal in your classroom or program:

  • An extra credit or enrichment activity
  • A service project
  • An assignment over holiday breaks
  • A resource for students already doing changemaking work

Now Available in Spanish!

Cover of the Changemaker Action Journal in Spanish - Diario de acción para un agente de cambio. Click to download as a PDF.Cover of the Changemaker Action Journal in Spanish - Diario de acción para un agente de cambio. Click to download as a PDF.
Orange button that reads "click to download PDF in Spanish"Orange button that reads "click to download PDF in Spanish"
Orange button that reads "click to download PPT in Spanish"Orange button that reads "click to download PPT in Spanish"

Accompanying Educator Guide


Accompanying Educator Guide

Educator Guide thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal Educator Guide as a PDF.Educator Guide thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal Educator Guide as a PDF.

The educator guide to accompany the Changemaker Action Journal has introductory activities and suggestions about how to use the journal to develop your students’ changemaking abilities.

Download Now button. Click to download the Accompanying Action Journal Guide as a PDF.Download Now button. Click to download the Accompanying Action Journal Guide as a PDF.
Educator Guide thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal Educator Guide as a PDF.Educator Guide thumbnail showing the first four pages of the resource. Click to download the Student Journal Educator Guide as a PDF.

The educator guide to accompany the Changemaker Action Journal has introductory activities and suggestions about how to use the journal to develop your students’ changemaking abilities.

Download Now button. Click to download the Accompanying Action Journal Guide as a PDF.Download Now button. Click to download the Accompanying Action Journal Guide as a PDF.

What's Inside the Guide?

The accompanying educator guide offers an optional group activity adapted from TED-Ed’s Student Talks curriculum. The activity prepares students to think critically about the intersection of identity and community— an important step in grounding their changemaking work in their lived experiences. The guide also includes expansion activities.

What's Inside the Guide?

The accompanying educator guide offers an optional group activity adapted from TED-Ed’s Student Talks curriculum. The activity prepares students to think critically about the intersection of identity and community— an important step in grounding their changemaking work in their lived experiences. The guide also includes expansion activities.

Next Steps


Next Steps


Next Steps

After your students complete the journal, use 5 Days of Changemaking to help them take the next steps in creating their project plans, building teams, and taking action.

After your students complete the journal, use 5 Days of Changemaking to help them take the next steps in creating their project plans, building teams, and taking action.

Thumbnail of the first 4 pages of the 5 Days of Changemaking resource. Click to download the 5 Days of Changemaking resource as a PDF.Thumbnail of the first 4 pages of the 5 Days of Changemaking resource. Click to download the 5 Days of Changemaking resource as a PDF.

5 Days of Changemaking

This short guide is designed to help students reflect on the challenges in their communities and turn their changemaking ideas into an action plan.

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5 Days of Changemaking

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.

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More to Explore

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.

Click to visit the Time for Change pageClick to visit the Time for Change page

More to Explore

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities.

Help foster Changemaking with
the Time for Change program.

Click to visit the Time for Change pageClick to visit the Time for Change page