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. Prior to the Field Seminar all participants will select a primary document representing that of an Immigrant or that of someone at Gettysburg, they 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.
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primary readings from Gettysburg
"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.
Primary Readings from Ellis Island
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore, send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”
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