Activity Ideas
Listed under each requirement
Step 1 – Look to the past to understand the present
Examine how beauty standards are shaped by culture and time with research on historical art OR historical beauty icons.
RECOMMENDED: Beauty Icon Remix
- Beauty Icon Remix
- Beauty Timeline Walk
- Beauty Icon Research ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Body Messages in Art ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Solo Beauty Icon Remix
Step 2 – Embrace authenticity
Understand that being authentic means showing your real self and celebrating what makes you unique with an activity (Authentic Style Vision Board OR Body-Positive Business Challenge).
RECOMMENDED: My Beauty Icon Bio
- Authentic Style Vision Board ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Body-Positive Business Challenge ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- My Beauty Icon Bio
Step 3 – Question beauty standards
Explore how beauty standards vary across cultures and time (cultural differences OR women’s sports) and recognize that real beauty comes from authenticity, strength, and confidence, not just appearances or trends.
RECOMMENDED: Global Beauty Scavenger Hunt
- 30-Second Culture Spotlight
- Cultural Beauty Guest Speakers ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Cultural Beauty Walk
- Global Beauty Scavenger Hunt
- Solo 30-Second Culture Spotlight
- Watch Women’s Sports ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
Step 4 – Think about how images and looks can be altered
Learn how media images use lighting, makeup, angles, and editing to change how someone looks, sometimes dramatically (image manipulation OR makeovers).
RECOMMENDED: Before and After Photo Challenge
- Before and After Makeover ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Before and After Photo Challenge
- Before and After Selfie Challenge
- Image Manipulation Lesson ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
- Uses the Simple Photo Manipulation activity, but this does not fulfil the full requirement.
Step 5 – Be on the lookout for hidden messages
Spot hidden beauty messages in ads and media, then create something that encourages people to feel confident, accepted, and proud of who they are (positive campaign, or ad callout poster).
RECOMMENDED: Beauty Message Runway
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