This is a quick and fantastic resource that conveys one simple message: have the courage to follow. Derek Silvers presents an event whereby a single, eccentric, dancing man was ultimately joined by a large crowd as a result of what Silvers calls the first follower. Illustrate the underestimated form of leadership that exists as being the first person to follow and offer credibility to a new movement.

Concepts

leadership, protests

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Additional Tags

social activitsm, protest, leadership, social studies

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Pros

• Brief and engaging presentation with valuable message
• Construct your own assessment questions and add additional resources by flipping the lesson

Cons

• Stop the video at 3:05, as last two minutes are commercials

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3