About This Lesson
People Power is a multi-media resource that fosters student exploration of how engaged citizens change the world. All six sections are common-core connected and also available on www.civicvoicesforpeace.com.
In Section 3, students explore how people bring about change through nonviolent means. Students will read about the British abolitionist movement and identify the strategies it employed. They will then explore 11 strategies for change, watching a brief video for each that features examples from around the world. Finally, they will assess how successful social movements combine strategies.