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Raising a Ruckus Lesson Overview
The purpose of these lessons is to raise students' awareness about the power of activism. The film Raising a Ruckus describes the powerful impact globalization has on people and the environment. By focusing on the complexity of globalization, the nature of protest, and the role of the media, these lessons provide teachers with a vehicle to introduce these ideas into their classroom curriculum. For use with grade levels 9-12.
Below are links to the lesson plans which you can use online or download your own copies for use in your classroom.
Lesson One: Minding the Media
Lesson Two: Protesting Corporate Globalization
Lesson Three: The Nature of Protest
For a guide to help facilitate conversations about these issues outside of the classroom, please download the free Facilitation Guide.
How do I download the lessons?
The Raising a Ruckus guides are also available in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need to have installed on your computer the Adobe Acrobat™ Reader program in order to view and print the guides. You may download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat» Reader by visiting Adobe's Web site.
The Authors
KQED Education Network (KQED EdNet) inspires learning through innovative understanding, use and creation of media that respects diverse perspectives. KQED EdNet is committed to the exchange of ideas and resources in partnership with the community. To this end, it provides an instructional television service, curriculum materials, projects for youth and professional development for teachers, child care providers and families; organizes public forums; and sponsors local events.
Development of the teacher and parent guides was done in partnership with Maureen Carroll and Laurel Blaine, co-founders of Bay Breeze Educational Resources, LLC. Bay Breeze provides engaging K-12 technology-based curriculum that fosters the development of critical thinking skills through the use of the Internet, popular culture, and media.
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