Empathy is a core thread running through award-winning documentary 𝙐𝙣𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣, from the quiet bravery of the Germans who sheltered the Weber children during World War II, to the emotional labor of family members unearthing painful memories. The 𝙐𝙣𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 Learning Guide provides a classroom-ready lesson to nurture and practice this important skill.
This lesson features a zine-making activity that students love!
Students learn how to move beyond sympathy into active, informed compassion. This lesson provides tools to cultivate empathy by examining perspective-taking, emotional awareness, and deep listening. Students also learn how using historical context, storytelling, and compassionate inquiry can fuel empathy as a driver of civic engagement and ethical decision-making.
For grades 6-12, higher ed & adult education.
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PS If your students want to publish their zines when they finish this lesson, check out the great advice in @owlbear's article on Making and Publishing Zines in @rpimag.
