Product Description
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. Both guides are also available in Spanish.
Film runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes
Film rating: PG-13. Common Sense Media rates this film as appropriate for ages 13+.
Where to Watch: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down is available to watch on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy the Blu-ray.
You can also request a DVD of Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down for educational purposes directly from the filmmakers.
We recommend this film and guide combination for public film screening events.
Learning Guide
The Learning Guide is a new 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.
Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down Learning Guide
- Facilitation Guidelines
- Letter from Gabby Giffords
- Introduction to the Film
- The Life of Gabby Giffords: A Timeline
- Sudden Violence, Aphasia, and a Slow Recovery
Key Learning Sections:
- Gun Violence in the U.S. (Current Events, Civics, Government, U.S. History)
- Media Responsibility (Current Events, Civics, Journalism, Media Literacy)
- Mental Health (Sociology, Advisory, Current Events, Health)
- Civic Engagement (Civics, Current Events, Government, ELA)
- Career Paths (Advisory, Career Readiness)
Each Key Learning Section includes:
- a driving question, useful terms (when applicable);
- personal reflection;
- discussion questions;
- extension activities; and
- additional resources.
Discussion Guide
- 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
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Related Resources
Webinar: Learn more about teaching with Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down for PD credit with our free, on-demand webinar at Share My Lesson: Student Engagement Through the Power of Film.
Teaching about Civic Engagement? Check out our Civics and Civic Engagement Collection.
Teaching about the Media? Expand the conversation with our Media Literacy and Journalism Collection.
Teaching about Mental Health and Wellness? Check out our PTSD Resources.
Looking for more Spanish language resources? Explore our Spanish Language Film Guides.
Teaching about Women Who Make History and Women Role Models? Check out our Women’s History Collection.
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