In this project, students are invited to present compelling stories about community issues that need attention as part of a local, TED-style Ideas Summit. Students interview community members and gather both quantitative and qualitative data, then present their stories as a means of inspiring others to take action. 

Students produce and present a TED Talk–style presentation, using a digital presentation tool, that tells a compelling data-based story about a high-needs community issue that needs attention.

This project has a strong literacy component. You may want to collaborate with an ELA teacher and teach this as an interdisciplinary humanities project.