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Overview
Explore aphasia, civic engagement, gun violence. media responsibility, mental health and more with the Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down Learning Guide and Discussion Guide. These resources are appropriate for classroom use, community learning settings, homeschool learners, hybrid educational settings and independent exploration of the film.
Both guides are available in Spanish and English.
We recommend this film for public film screening events.
- Type: Documentary Feature Film
- Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, College, Adult Learning
- Rating: PG-13
- Ages: 13–17, 18–24, 25+
Common Sense Media rates this film as appropriate for ages 13+Inspiring, intense docu promotes empathy, perseverance.- Run time: 60–119 minutes
Where to Watch
Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down is available to watch on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy theBlu-ray.
You can also request a DVD of Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down for educational purposes directly from the filmmakers.
Learning Guide
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The Life of Gabby Giffords: A Timeline
Grades: 7-12
Subject: Career Readiness, Career Studies, Civics
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Sudden Violence, Aphasia, and a Slow Recovery
Grades: 7-12
Subject: Health
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Gun Violence in the U.S.
Grades: 7-12
Subject: Civics, Current Events, Government, U.S. History
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Media Responsibility
Grades: 7-12
Subject: Civics, Current Events, Journalism, Media Literacy
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Mental Health
Grades: 7-12
Subject: Current Events, Health, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Sociology
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Civic Engagement
Grades: 7-12
Subject: Civics, Current Events, English Language Arts, Government
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Career Paths
Grades: 7-12, College, Adult Learning
Subject: Career Readiness, Career Studies
The Learning Guide is a flexible resource. Each section can be used on its own or in collaboration with other key sections. The guide is flexible and appropriate for classroom use, community learning settings, homeschool learners, hybrid educational settings and independent exploration of the film. The guide includes robust background information and helpful facilitation guidelines to set the stage for a positive learning experience. In addition to the sections listed below, it includes a Letter from Gabby Giffords and an introduction to the film.
Spanish Language Learning Guide
Gabby Giffords No Se Rendirá es una película impactante que da espacio para que la audiencia pueda examinar el fenómeno de la violencia con armas de fuego en los Estados Unidos y lidiar con las difíciles emociones elevadas por esta realidad.
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Discussion Guide
This guide is useful for Grades 7-12 as well as college students, community groups, and adult learning.
Facilitation Guidelines
Letter from Gabby Giffords
Introduction to the Film
The Life of Gabby Giffords: A Timeline
Congresswoman Giffords: Policies and Politics
A Tragedy in Tucson
What is Aphasia?
For Better or Worse
Gun Violence in the United States Today
Gun Violence: The Argument Continues
Giffords and Citizen Action
Resources for Further Study
Spanish Language Discussion Guide
Ofrecemos tambien una Guía de Discusión para esta película.
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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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