Session: Unit 2: democratic Dissent- Case Study: The Arab spring Concept: Dissent (to disagree with what most people are thinking) Skills: Inferences Conclusions observations & data analysis

BIG Question we are looking at… Can significant social change happen without violence? Emphasis for this question will be on JUSTIFYING your answer with evidence To get your feet wet on this very important aspect of research

What We are exploring: Defining and expanding on the word DISSENT Outlining factors or circumstances that would push you to take significant action towards something Examining the Arab Spring of 2011- Present Images of the movement Video on how Social Media impacted these revolutions By end of session(s): You Will… Be Making Inferences and conclusions based on data examined and analyzed Redefining the term dissent in your own words

Expectations for Today Video Analysis, Individual Work and Discussion Work Individual Work: Silent when writing/reflecting individually Conversation(s): Focus on question or task with partner Floor- One person at a time- raise hand with comment or question Video Analysis: Focus on video (heads up, body upright-YOU CANNOT SLEEP) Purposefully annotating where appropriate

Question to Consider: How does a person know when it is time to dissent? “Dissent is the highest form of patriotism!” -Thomas Jefferson Dissent: To differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority (most people) Preamble: What does this quote mean to you? Take 2 mins to free write

What factors or circumstances would “set you off” in dissent What factors or circumstances would “set you off” in dissent? To Take action against something you disagree with Talk to person next to you- 2 mins Morgana’s List of Things that set him to action in the past: Prop 187 Prop 227 Prop 8 End of DACA Police Brutality

The Arab Spring 2011 In 2011, Arab countries in N. Africa and Middle East engaged in political/social revolutions called “The Arab Spring” They were protesting harsh political, social, & economic circumstances cause by Tyranny & corruption in their countries A map of the countries affected..

Images of dissent 2011 & 2017 Take a look at these pictures from 2011 What do you notice about the people? How would you describe the tension? Why do you think this is happening? Arab Spring in Photography Images of Dissent in 2017 Trump Era

The Arab Spring 2011-present We are now going to debrief these photographs: Jedis- You speak to this question: 30 secs What do you notice about the people? Empire: You speak to this question: 30 secs How would you describe the tension? Both Together: 1min Why do you think this is happening? The Floor.. What are our inferences rt now?

Why is Social Media so powerful? How can it be a tool? FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE SNAPCHAT INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE How social media impacted the Arab Spring: Things to watch for: 1. Causes for these protests 2. impacts on people 3. How did people show dissent 4. response from govt/police 5. response from outside world How Facebook Changed the World

Hints: What did you see happening? Any important facts or events that stood out How social media impacted the Arab Spring: Debrief: -Take 3 mins to write a quick summary of what you wrote -down about video -Jedis you respond first with your observations and data (45 secs) -Empire- You respond 2nd with your observations and data (45 sec) What are your conclusions so far? (1 min)

Final Debrief Final Conclusions from Data & inferences We are now going to make our final conclusions Your Conclusion MUST be 50-75 words MINIMUM Guiding Question(s) to help you: What data (information, facts, etc) stands out as most important? What are your observations (thoughts) on photographs and Facebook video on the Arab Spring? How would you describe this event to a stranger? What is the Arab Spring to you? Your analysis And Lastly… Redefine the term dissent in your own words with examples