Description
The Pursuit of Happyness – Responsible Ambition Under Pressure
A new look at The Pursuit of Happyness. What happens when ambition affects more than just the person pursuing it?
This case study from the Lead or Follow? program uses The Pursuit of Happyness to explore the tension between perseverance, responsibility, and risk. Students examine whether long-term vision remains admirable when others share the consequences.
This is not a movie worksheet.
It is a structured leadership lab.
Core Focus
Students commit to a position before viewing The Pursuit of Happyness.
They test their thinking through scenario-based dilemmas.
They build a philosophical lens.
They analyze leadership decisions and consequences.
They revisit and defend their position using evidence.
The goal is not to decide whether a character is “right” or “wrong.”
The goal is to define where ambition crosses the line — and support that belief with reasoning.
What’s Included
✔ Complete Teacher Guide (5-module structure)
✔ Structured debate framework
✔ Scenario-based pre-viewing dilemmas
✔ Student Commitment Sheet
✔ Lens-Building Activity
✔ Film Analysis Trackers (Structured, Guided, and Open formats)
✔ Final Reflection Activity
✔ Debate Rubric
You will receive:
• Teacher Guide in DOCX and PDF formats
• Student Materials in DOCX and PDF formats
Everything is editable and classroom-ready.
Designed For
Grades 9–12
4–6 class periods
Perfect for leadership courses, character education, film electives, advisory, or secondary ELA/social studies classrooms.
About the Lead or Follow? Program
The Lead or Follow? series uses film-based case studies to explore leadership, character, and decision-making. Each case file follows a consistent, structured format that builds critical thinking, discussion skills, and evidence-based reasoning.
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