SNAP projects exist to help children and young adults stay on course to a bright future. Students take pictures of people, places, and things they love and value. This creates a non-threatening atmosphere where they can openly discuss
issues with the many people that provide a guiding force in their lives.
Step 1: Brainstorming
Students will brainstorm what they love and value in life. They can also “as homework” ask their parents what they love and value.
Step 2: Photography
Students will take pictures of items found on the brainstormed list.
Step 3: Brainstorming a “stay-away-from” list.
Students will brainstorm the risky, illegal, or dangerous behaviors they may be confronted with. Engage in a class discussion.
Step 4: Students write about their live
All writing should include actions to take when confronted with these dangers.
Create a list called “Changes that can happen in your life”
Step 5: Students create life plans using poster art.
Students create a life plan with poster art, collages, timelines
1. Present as an individual, team, or total class project.
2. Poster art portion may include
3. School clubs to join.
4. Colleges to attend.
5. Careers they will have.
6. Places to visit.
7. Causes to fight for.
8. People they admire.
9. Careers they will have.
10. Hobbies they would like.
Step 6: Create a school SNAP exhibit
Place the students work on center stage with a SNAP show.
Invite parents, family members, teachers, school administration, local officials, police, other classes that did not participate in SNAP, any one of your choosing.
Students can develop:
1. Planning committees.
2. Create posters.
3. Write invitations.
4. Find donors for cookies and punch, etc...
5. Plan projects and exhibits.
6. Student speakers.
7. Plan refreshments and entertainment, musicians, choirs, etc.
8. Place posters in the school.
9. Send invitations and a press release.
10. Create awards for all SNAP student participants.
11. Contact SNAP. Perhaps they can attend.
Other ideas
Option A:
Ideas for other art projects could be subjects such as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, absentee parents, guns, etc.
Option B:
Projects can take any form: poetry, rap, songs, plays, and newscasts. Students should be given the freedom to choose subjects that they feel passionate about or have affected them personally such as current events.
SNAP gives young people the opportunity to explore their lives through the lens of a camera, and tell their stories to the world, all the while developing the literacy skills for effective self-expression with both words and pictures.
SNAP then engages entire communities through
high-profile public exhibitions, web galleries, and publications that celebrate the students’ written and visual stories.
SNAP is committed to improving K-12 education for all young people by supplying teachers with much-needed resources that will inspire students toward a newfound love of learning!
