Historical empathy assignment
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The use of primary sources within the History curriculum promotes the development of historical empathy, which in turn helps students cultivate empathy in the present. Using Primary sources helps students to understand that history is fluid and multi-faceted. Primary sources can help students recognize the varied and nuanced motivations and actions of those who lived in the past. Level I will be expected to select a primary document reflecting the Level I curriculum, i.e. slavery or the Civil War, Level II will be expected to select a primary document reflecting the Level II curriculum, i.e. Reconstruction, the twentieth Century and/or Civil Rights. Elementary teacher may chose from either curriculum set. Participants will identify a way to honor them while on site during the field seminar. Suggested formats include but are not limited to: letters to those in the past, memorial remembrance, present a part of their world, symbols etc... Participants should bring their memorial and PS to the seminar. Digital copies of the Empathy assignment are due May 19th.
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Examples
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It’s not “just a piece of paper.” To tens of thousands of former slaves, a marriage certificate was a symbol of freedom.
Benjamin Berry Manson and Sara Ann Benton White, received their marriage certificate from the Freedmen’s Bureau, on April 19, 1866. For the Mansons, the certificate issued was more than a document “legally” sealing the sacred bonds of holy matrimony. Instead, it was the long-awaited hope that they and their 16 children would live free together |
primary Readings: Slavery
"On Friday last the coroner held an inquest at the house of Judge Dunica, a few miles south of the city, over the body of a negro girl, about 8 years of age, belonging to Mr. Cordell. The body exhibited evidence of the most cruel whipping and beating we have ever heard of. The flesh on the back and limbs was beaten to a jelly -- one shoulder-bone was laid bare -- there were several cuts, apparently from a club, on the head -- and around the neck was the indentation of a cord, by which it is supposed she had been confined to a tree."
St. Louis Republican (15th September, 1844)
primary readings: The civil war
"This is the last you may ever hear from me.
I have time to tell you that I died like a man.
Bear my loss as best you can.
Civil Right in the twentieth century
Anyone who said he wasn't afraid during the civil rights movement was either a liar or without imagination. I was scared all the time. My hands didn't shake but inside I was shaking. James L. Farmer, Jr.
secondary novels that support civil rights & Social Justice
Fight For Your Rights
8 Empowering Middle Grade Novels for Kids Interested in Social Justice, For generations, young people all over the world have taken an interest in social justice and found the courage to fight for their own rights and the rights of others. Here are eight inspiring middle grade books that prove you’re never too young to stand up for what you believe in and make a difference.
8 Empowering Middle Grade Novels for Kids Interested in Social Justice, For generations, young people all over the world have taken an interest in social justice and found the courage to fight for their own rights and the rights of others. Here are eight inspiring middle grade books that prove you’re never too young to stand up for what you believe in and make a difference.
Teach about African-American history with these 14 children's books
In honor of those who made such a difference and sacrificed for America, here are some recently released related children's books adults can use to teach the young ones in their lives about the importance of freedom and equality
In honor of those who made such a difference and sacrificed for America, here are some recently released related children's books adults can use to teach the young ones in their lives about the importance of freedom and equality