One Stargirl Can Change the World

Music can inspire Stargirls to become activists and think about issues meaningful to them. Shuree's song, One Girl Can Change the World has an message.

PROCEDURE:

1.  Distribute the lyrics to the song or project them on the white board. 

2.  Read the lyrics and discuss the meaning of the song.  Then play the song.

3.  Brainstorm issues of in the school community, home community, or other concerns.

4.  List them on individual post-it notes.   

(Stargirls was developed by a group of girls passionate  about helping girls to value their creative spirit and individualism.)

5..  Discuss the ideas on the post-notes.  Prioritize them. 

6.  Decide on the issue the Stargirls are most passionate about addressing.

5.  Follow the Creative Problem Solving Process.  Begin with research.

• Identify Challenges
• Write an Underlying Problem
• Brainstorm Solutions
• Evaluate the solution ideas and select a best solution/solutions
• Write an Action Plan
• TAKE ACTION!

*It is important to provide time for REFLECTION as the Stargirls travel through the CPS process and to CELEBRATE accomplishments at the conclusion.

*It is important to RELECT along the way and CELEBRATE when you have accomplished your goal.

.  Follow the Creative Problem Solving Process:  Conduct Research, Examine Challenges, Write 

     an Underlying Problem, Brainstorm Solutions, Evaluate Ideas Generated, Write an Action Plan.

6.  TAKE ACTION!

6.  It is important to provide time for REFLECTION as the Stargirls progress through the CPS process and to CELEBRATE accomplishments.

CPS Process
https://innovationmanagement.se/imtool-articles/the-basics-of-creative-problem-solving-cps/

Lyrics:  One Girl Can Change 

I'm not the kind of girl who's just a pretty face
Ste Worldilettos, fancy clothes, no I gotta brain
I'm not the kind of girl who's backin' off
I'm moving forward, steppin' up, ain't playin' around

Ready to put up a fight
To make a difference in life
Don't let em push you around no

Do it one girl at a time
Put your sign in the sky
So let your colors fly

One girl can change the world
We gonna turn this place out
One girl can change the world
Yeah we're livin' it loud
So turn it upppp – if you know who you are
So turn it upppp – girl you shine like a star
One girl can change the world
So hit me up if you're down

I'm the kind of girl I be up in your face
Speak my mind, lay it down, ready to play
I'm the kind of girl who's keepin' it real
Got no disguise, I just wear my heart on my sleeve

Ready to put up a fight
To make a difference in life
Don't let em push you around no

Do it one girl at a time
Put your sign in the sky
So let your colors fly

One girl can change the world
We gonna turn this place out
One girl can change the world
Yeah we're livin' it loud
So turn it upppp – if you know who you are
So turn it upppp – girl you shine like a star
One girl can change the world
So hit me up if you're down

Look up in the sky-sky
Flyin' up so high-high
You'll hear them say "Who's that girl, who's that girl"

Look up in the sky-sky
Flyin' up so high-high
You'll hear them say "Who's that girl, who's that girl"
One girl
Ya'll ready?
Let's go!
I'm gonna
Your gonna
Were gonna
Change the world!

Stargirls - Getting to Know You Activity

To create a responsive learning environment that promotes Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, and Communication is an important goal for a successful Stargirl Program.  This activity also promotes bonding between the Stargirls and helps them to find like interests and make new friends.  (It is especially effective if your Stargirl Program is structured with high school mentors and middle school mentees.)

Some background information:

21st Century - The 4 C's

https://www.aeseducation.com/career-readiness/what-are-the-4-cs-of-21st-century-skills

An explanation and video of the 4 C's

Champion the 4 C's in Your Classroom through Technology

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-11-19-how-to-champion-the-four-c-s-in-the-classroom

Using technology to champion the 4 C's

Materials:

1. Create a set of discussion cards using the following prompts:

• The hardest you have ever laughed
• The biggest lesson you learned this year
• What day in your life would you choose to live over
• Name your favorite song and tell why
• Tell about your most embarrassing moment
• What is your favorite memory
• What is your favorite movie and why did you like it
• Who is your favorite celebrity and why
• What is the best thing you ever did to help someone out
• The best thing that has ever happened to you at school
• The best piece of advice you would give a friend
• What is your favorite holiday and why
• Name a newsworthy event that had an impact on you
• Identify your favorite song
• Tell about your favorite vacation
• A place you would like to travel 
• What hobbies do you spend time pursuing
• Tell about after school activities you like

Procedure:

1.  Divide the Stargirls into small discussion groups.

2.  Provide each group with a set of discussion cards.

3.  Instruct each Stargirl to pick a card when it is her turn.

4  Begin:  The first Stargirl will read her card and share her answers.  Instruct Stargirls to elaborate. 

Closure:

Each Stargirl will share something new they learned about someone in their group.