Can Protests be Fun Lesson Presentation

In a thought-provoking lesson presentation, primary school students aged 5-7 are asked to consider whether protests can be fun. The session starts with an exploration of mixed emotions, prompting children to reflect on experiences of feeling two emotions simultaneously. Visual cues and partner discussions encourage them to understand and articulate complex feelings. The lesson then transitions to understanding protests, where students share their knowledge of various demonstrations and learn that protests are a way for people to express their desire for change, often through marches, songs, or carrying signs.

The lesson's journey includes discussions around the purpose of protests, with a focus on Pride month, a time to celebrate diversity and love in all its forms. Students are encouraged to think about the festive nature of Pride parades, where rainbow flags are waved joyously, and to consider whether protests should always have a serious tone or if they can also be enjoyable. The interactive session involves various activities where students rate the effectiveness of different protest methods, such as holding signs, working together, singing and dancing, making speeches, and walking through busy areas. The aim is to engage students in critical thinking about activism and the various ways people can collaborate to make a difference in society.