Centering Humanity While Following News of the Israel-Hamas War
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Language
English — USSubject
- Advisory
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12- Democracy & Civic Engagement
Overview
About This Mini-Lesson
This mini-lesson helps students consider how they can 1) center their community members’ humanity in conversations about the Israel-Hamas war; 2) expand their own “universe of obligation” as they react to the news, including the ongoing war; 3) explore strategies for following reliable news that represents a range of perspectives; and 4) ground their actions in respect for others’ humanity. The “Preparing to Teach” section of the mini-lesson contains suggestions for how teachers can learn more about their students’ reactions to the war and how to respond to students’ questions.
Preparing to Teach
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