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For their efforts and research in creating a teen center in Malden, the above representatives from the period 2 class were awarded the 'Coalition Builders' prize for their effective work with local politicians at the GC Civics Day in Boston in May, 2011.

Final Project: The class invited Gary Christenson and Adam Weldai to class for a presentation on Friday, May 6, 2011 about their research and proposal for a teen center in Malden. Click here to see the prezi. Here is the video link of their presentation to Mr. Weldai and Mr. Christenson...

The class also created a to further publicize their research and proposal.

Draft of Survey:

ACTION GROUPS:

SURVEY: (Jefferson, Henry, Shanshan, Rodlin, Joe, Asmaa, Neaama)
 * responsible for writing all surveys for all groups to be polled
 * must use effective questioning strategies to collect specific data (we're looking for numbers, not feelings)
 * responsible for creating a survey on surveymonkey.com, organizing distribution of it (where and how to post it)
 * responsible for creating any paper surveys and organizing distrubution and collection of them
 * responsible for analyzing all information collected

INFLUENCING DECISION MAKERS:(Derek, Christine, Maggie, Vanna, Tamires, Eric, Ashley)
 * identifying people in the Malden community who have decision making power
 * how to contact them
 * deciding how to inform them of our cause/work: meetings, emails, petitions, presentations, etc.
 * interviewing decision makers to gather information that can help us

GETTING MEDIA ATTENTION: (Stivia, Justine, Kuda, Jake, Nidal, Hamza, Frailin)
 * responsible for deciding how to use different aspects of the media to spread the word
 * responsible for deciding which types of media we should use--newspapers, tv, internet, posters, bulletin boards, etc.
 * organizing contact with media sources, arranging schedules, meetings, press releases, etc.

SAMPLE PROPOSAL: (Yong, Glen, Nick, Elizabeth, Tiffany, Claudia, Aidan)
 * responsible for making a proposal of what students/teens would want and use
 * must research potential locations, estimated costs and entrance fees, etc.
 * responsible for creating a management plan--who is responsible for the space, supervision, activities, etc?
 * determine if it would be a permanent facility or a weekly/biweekly usage of an existing facility?


 * Homework due for Wednesday, April 6:** You need to find your group below and begin brainstorming and research on how to tackle the questions listed. If you can't find the exact information, then you need to creatively consider HOW and WHERE you can find the information. You need to write up a summary paragraph of your research by making a post in the discussion tab at the top of this page. This is a graded assignment.(You will need to be signed in to your own wikispaces account to post a comment. You do not need to be on your page, but you will have to sign in).


 * Tuesday, April 5:** Today in class we will break into 4 groups to tackle the four tasks below. You can use the internet to search for answers to these questions, but mostly you need to brainstorm WHERE you might find these answers beyond online resources. You will need to think about people and organizations in the community who can provide us with information about this. //You will need at least one person in your group to record your thorough and detailed work today and then email it to me so that I can post it on your class's page.//


 * Focus Issue: What is the problem/issue?**

**The need for a hang out place for teens in Malden; the premise being that ‘boredom leads to making bad decisions.’**

When did the problem start? How has it changed over time? How have the people addressed this issue over time? What previous attempts have been made to address this? Who can we talk to to learn about past efforts and past teen centers? What did kids in Malden do ten years ago? 20 years ago? What has changed?
 * PART 1: TASKS: **
 * 1. History: (Claudia, Rodlin, Aidan, Asmaa, Jefferson, Kuda, Nick) **

What sources can we access to learn about the history of this problem? What organizations exist in Malden that can provide information? Who can we talk to who will help us to collect the needed information? Where are there other teen centers/hot spots in the area? Who runs them? How much do they cost?
 * 2. Resources: (Joe, Eric, Stivia, Christine, Jake, Vanna, Ashley) **

What specific factors lead to this problem? Is it a problem for all teens in Malden or just some? Why? How can we find out? What kind of data can we collect to prove that this is a real problem? How can we collect the data? Would kids actually got to a teen center on weekends?
 * 3. Causes: (Hamza, Shanshan, Derek, Yong, Justine, Tamires, Elizabeth) **

What impact is the problem having on people, property, environment, organizations, etc? Why is this an important issue to address and to raise awareness about? What data can we collect to know specific statistics of the effects of boredom on teens? How can we collect this data? What makes existing teen centers in other communities successful or unsuccessful? Do those communities have evidence/statistics to prove that their teen centers make a difference in their communities?
 * 4. Effects: (Neaama, Maggie, Tiffany, Nidal, Frailin, Glen, Henry) **

Resources: 2008: Malden is the best city to raise kids

**PART 2: Determining an action plan.** **Link to for our Action Plan Template and timeline**