We’re pleased to introduce our collection of Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film!
In Acts of Reparation, two friends — one Black, one white — travel south to their ancestral lands to explore what reparations means to them. From kitchen tables to porches, lost cemeteries to discovered diaries, their journeys lead to unexpected opportunities that transform their friendship, families and communities. Together they reclaim and reckon with their roots and find that small acts can lead to big change.
Get these resources now from the Acts of Reparation page in the Journeys in Film Resource Library — or keep reading to learn more!
Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources FAQ
Why Use Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources In Your Classroom
Acts of Reparation is a powerful way to bridge the past and the present. It brings history to life through the experiences of individuals today seeking to look back at painful aspects of the U.S. History and repair — together.
These resources also provide opportunities for learning around primary sources and the archive as well as engagement with the topics of allyship and action. We feature community service learning elements as well as activities around historical inquiry.
Tell Me More About These Resources
We created both a Learning Guide with multiple sections and a Lesson Plan for Acts of Reparation. In both, we focused on handouts, worksheets and printables to encourage in-class pen and paper engagement for students. The lesson plan is Project-Based and aligns with key common core standards listed in the lesson plan.
Handout examples include:
- Empathy Map
- Researching Narratives Handout
- Listening Skills Handout
- Primary Source Detective Handout
- Historical Inquiry Handout
- Project Planners
- Reflection Journal Handout
What Ages Are These Resources For
Acts of Reparation is not rated. We recommend it for ages 14 and up. The Learning Guide is appropriate for classroom use as well as community learning and is easily adaptable for collegiate and adult learning opportunities. The Lesson Plan is appropriate for Grades 9-12.
Who Should Teach with Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources
The Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources are suitable for classes in: Civics, Community Service Learning, History, Social Studies, and US History.
Where Can I Watch This Film
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Where Can I Get the Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources
Get your free copy of these teaching resources from the Acts of Reparation page in the Journeys in Film Resource Library and learn more about teaching with this powerful and inspiring series.
Where Can I Get More Related Resources
Our Windows and Mirrors Media Literacy Activity gives students a way to consider if the perspectives of underrepresented and marginalized people are included in their media diets.
You can also check out our related resource collections for teaching with film about: Black History
How Can I Do Professional Development Related to this Series
Acts of Reparation filmmakers Selina Lewis Davidson and Macky share their experience with archival research and working with the Library of Congress and other archival tools in a live presentation for the Uncovering and Amplifying Untold Stories webinar. Learn more and register for the series: Stories That Connect: Using Film and Primary Sources to Build Belonging
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