2. Learning Goals:
O Describe the importance of establishing a set of life
goals, especially during your teenaged years
O Explain the connection that exists between having
goals and behaviour
O Describe the connection that exists between setting
and working toward goals, and self-empowerment
O Make connections between the lives of the characters
depicted in the film and your own life, as it relates to
setting goals / life goals, and working to accomplish
them
3. Based on a True Story
O This film depicts Ken Carter, a local
sporting goods store owner, and
former student of Richmond HS in
Richmond, CA. taking on the position
of basketball coach
O Hollywood changes the characters
slightly to create more conflict and an
interesting story, for example the
students are not actually drug dealers,
and the principal actually supports the
Carter’s decisions
O What wasn’t changed is the central
message of Ken Carter trying to inspire
academic success and the creation of
life goals among his students
4. As We Watch the Film…
O Pay attention to how
Ken Carter tries to help
his students develop
goals and life goals
O Think about the
relationship between
goals and challenges -
what kinds of challenges
do you face in achieving
your goals and how does
the challenge make
accomplishing your
goals meaningful?
The real Ken Carter
5. Learning Goals:
O Describe the importance of establishing a set of life
goals, especially during your teenaged years
O Explain the connection that exists between having
goals and behaviour
O Describe the connection that exists between setting
and working toward goals, and self-empowerment
O Make connections between the lives of the characters
depicted in the film and your own life, as it relates to
setting goals / life goals, and working to accomplish
them
