The final component of the HEART Force curriculum encourages students to use their knowledge of hazards, their community, and resilience planning to take action to improve the resilience of their own communities. HEART Force suggests three pathways for these resilience action projects (each of which can serve as the experiential learning project required for the Seal of Climate Literacy):
- Host a Community Resilience Expo
- Take part in community service projects (check out Earth Force resources for guidance)
- Work towards policy changes (check out Earth Force resources for guidance)
Lessons leading up to the Resilience Action Project can include any or all of the following to get students thinking about the needs of their community:
- Design a Resilient Future Design Challenge (66-235 minutes)
- Colorado Resiliency Framework Story Map Lesson (50 min)
- Exploring Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Lesson (50 min)
In all pathways, we encourage you to invite local experts into the classroom to be guest speakers or to be interviewed. See our guidance on contacting community experts.
