Preventative Strategies

 

Additional Writing Activities for Not In Our School Films and the Video Action Kit NIOS films and lesson plans can be used in academic courses that address writing and health. Here are some activities that can be added to address Common Core State Standards in areas of Writing and Critical Thinking. 1. Vocabulary: Select key words (e.g., stereotype, bullying, hate) seek dictionary definitions observe how the words are used in context of the film       analyze the impact of specific word choices 2. Select a pre-viewing or post-viewing question. Seek additional information from primary and secondary sources. Write a persuasive essay. Support claims with relevant evidence. 3. Select a film topic (e.g., bullying, prejudice, hate crimes, Islam, immigration, sexual orientation) and do additional research. Synthesize the new information with information in the film. Write a research report on the topic.

  Dr. Joseph Marshall, Jr. is an author, activist, and veteran street soldier. Founder of the anti-violence movement Alive & Free, Marshall draws audiences from across the country to his weekly radio program, Street Soldiers— a name Dr. Marshall uses to describe people working to eliminate violence in their communities. To help keep his own community safer, Dr. Marshall co-founded the Omega Boys Club after years of working as a middle school teacher and seeing too many of his students lost to drugs and violence. This video is part of a series produced by Not In Our School’s parent company, The Working Group, for the Institute for Advancing Unity. This series focus on extraordinary people whose personal choices have inspired others to join in tremendous collective achievements.  To turn on closed captioning for this film, first hit play and then go to the bottom right-hand corner and click: "CC"   Get the Quick Start Guide to start a Not In Our School Campaign in your school   Series Executive Producer: Edith Crawford Concept Designer: Stephanie Francis CEO, Institute for Advancing Unity: Dr. Robert M. Harris, Ph.D.  

  As a former pro football player, Brian Cox understands the value of teamwork and community in achieving a goal. After retiring from the NFL, Cox came back to his native Los Angeles, witnessing the destruction that gang violence had wrought on his old neighborhood. As an administrator for the Parks Department, Cox became the director of the South Park Recreation Center and began efforts to improve the park. Through the common bond of football and community, Cox and his supporters led a campaign to improve the park to create a safe space for youth to gather and practice sports. Eventually gaining the trust of the community, Cox has transformed the park from a gang hangout to a vibrant family destination, improving the surrounding neighborhood at the same time. This video is part of a series produced by Not In Our School’s parent company, The Working Group, for the Institute for Advancing Unity. This series focus on extraordinary people whose personal choices have inspired others to join in tremendous collective achievements.    To turn on closed captioning for this film, first hit play and then go to the bottom right-hand corner and click: "CC"   Get the Quick Start Guide to start a Not In Our School Campaign in your school