Activities

ELIE Circle can work with community-based educational spaces to create activities/curricula, programs, and events on a variety of topics including but not limited to research, entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, art, math, social-emotional skills, and physical fitness.

Here are some examples:

• Identity Project – High school students explored who they are, including their social identities and learned about intersectionality.

• Research Project – Middle and high school students learned about research for the purpose of improving their communities through various outlets (social enterprises, 3D-printed products, educating the community). The foundation was to research a social issue important to them, inquire about the issue from others, propose a solution, and showcase the process.

• Social Skills Small Group – Elementary school students explored how to problem solve, conflict resolution skills, and different feelings.

• Social Work Apprenticeship – High school students explored the basics and fundamentals of social work through speakers, shadowing experiences, experiential learning (e.g., support and educational groups, facilitating active listening sessions, community organizing, researching, and managing mock cases), and a culminating project to showcase their learning.