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Chapter 14 Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963Social Studies · US History · Grades 6–8Lesson plan

How does making art help you to process hard feelings, such as trauma and tragedy? Objective Drawing on historical newspaper articles and contemporary scholarship, students will collaborate to create works that honor the lives of the 4 little girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Background Kenny witnesses a horrific scene at the Birmingham church: people are screaming as the lifeless bodies of young girls are pulled from the rubble. While Kenny doesn’t learn the details of the Birmingham church bombing until chapter 15, he knows that girls similar in age to Joey were killed. Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question How does making art help you to process hard feelings, such as trauma and tragedy? Objective Drawing on historical newspaper articles and contemporary scholarship, students will collaborate to create works that honor the lives of the 4 little girls killed in the 16th St.

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