Social Studies
Riot Grrrl: Feminist Punk Rock of the 90's
In this course, students will study the history of third wave feminism and the music that propelled the movement
13-18
year old learners
8th-11th
US Grade Level
1-15
learners per class
$21
Charged upfront
Meets once
70 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
In 1991, Anita Hill gained national attention when she testified before Congress that she had been sexually assaulted by future Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The refusal of many powerful men to believe Hill's account set in motion a resurgence of feminism, known as the Third Wave, that continues today with events such as the yearly Women's March. In this course, we will study the growth of the modern third wave feminist movement and the underground punk rock music that propelled...
Students will learn to use music as a primary source for learning about historical events. Students will also learn about the events that sparked the third wave feminist movement and how the music created at the time reflected the values of the movement's supporters.
I have been a NYC public school teacher for 7 years and have taught at both the middle school and high school levels. I have a BA in History from Pennsylvania State University and a MA in Social Studies Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, as well as a New York State professional teaching certification. I've completed the Level 3 certification from the Center For Racial Justice in Education and have led professional developments on discussing race in the classroom through the New York City Mastery Collaborative. I have a strong passion for music and have taught multiple music history classes, including History of the Blues, Rock n' Roll & Teenage Rebellion, and Hip-Hop History.
No homework will be assigned, but students are encouraged to share their reflections with their families.
2 files available upon enrollmentStudents will be provided with all sources and lyric sheets, as well as a link to the playlist used in this class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
1 hour 10 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
The Bikini Kill song contains moderate use of profanity. While not excessive, parents/guardians should note that this class is best suited for mature students. I have chosen to include this song due to the value I think it holds as a primary source for learning about the ideals of the movement.
Teacher
Ian WeissmanTake a Musical Journey Through History!
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United States107 total reviews
80 completed classes
About Me
Hi everyone and welcome to my profile! I'm incredibly excited for the opportunity to work with you and your students. I am currently a New York City public school teacher. Throughout my career, I've taught at both the high school and middle...
