Renderings of Resistance
We all have our tipping point. The moment when things have gone too far. In this project, we explore how to recognize the warning signs before conflict and how to successfully resist oppressive systems. Renderings of Resistance is an exploration of historical, artistic, literary, modern, and personal resistance movements. Through these lenses, students construct an understanding of conflict and how to best resist when something is not right, fair, or just.
Main Project Reading: Animal Farm by George Orwell
UNSUNG HEROS
Students wrote a Freedom and Bravery (FaB) Award nomination speech for a resistor they thought made praiseworthy and honorable contributions to society on either a local, national, or international level.
THE EXHIBITION
Lastly, students performed and exhibited a pièce de résistance that drew on the lessons from the past and inspired by future voices of resistance. These pieces were then turned into a published poetry book.
PROJECT HANDOUTS & POETRY BOOK
Check out our project handout and poetry book cover.
