Power to the People: Local Stories of Protest and Activism
2 hours, KS3, KS4 or KS5
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
There is a long history of protest and activism in Brighton & Hove – of people coming together to speak out again injustice. In this session we will visit the Power, People & Protest exhibition and examine related objects in the museum’s collection.
We learn about people, groups and places that have influenced change in Brighton & Hove. We identify themes or a cause that matters to individuals in the group to inspire our own protest banners or zines to take away, display at school or share in your community.
Good to Know
- The session lasts for 2 hours.
- Up to 30 students.
- Select either BANNER or ZINE when you book.
- We can adapt the session for KS3, KS4 or KS5 students.
- We can focus on a specific theme depending on your curriculum.
- You can continue your visit independently before or after the session.
- Available Tuesday to Friday afternoon, 1-3pm.
What You Will Learn
- About objects in our museum collection that represent the local community
- How key people, groups and places have influenced change in Brighton & Hove
- How protest and action can have a powerful impact
- The skills and techniques to make your own mini banner or zine
Decolonising
- This session explores the imbalance of power. We use examples of recent protests including Black Lives Matter and highlight marginalised groups and social justice stories.
- We place people at the heart of this session and strive for everyone to feel represented.
Links to School Subjects
- History (KS3, KS4 or KS5)
- Women’s Suffrage
- Social, cultural and technological change in post-war British society
- Britain’s place in the world since 1945
- A Local History Study
- Other subjects Art, Craft and Design, Citizenship, Politics, Sociology
Cost
- Up to 10 students- £150
- 11-20 students- £250
- 21-30 students- £295