Harrison's HeroesEducator Program

Grades 9–12

Analysis, Memory, and Civic Responsibility

Students examine evidence, historical memory, representation, and the responsibilities that come with preserving and interpreting the past.

Preview the ExperiencePreview Curriculum

Learning goals

  • Evaluate how sources and perspective shape historical interpretation.
  • Analyze the relationship between national memory and civic responsibility.
  • Assess the strengths and limitations of immersive media as historical interpretation.
  • Construct an evidence based claim using multiple sources.

Lesson length

Three 45 to 60 minute lessons, plus the 5 minute immersive experience

Core activities

  • Source reliability analysis
  • Memory and memorial debate
  • Immersive media critique
  • Evidence based civic reflection

Assessment approach

Argument writing, seminar rubric, media analysis, and optional project based extension.

Technology options

Meta Quest, computer, Chromebook, tablet, phone, captions, transcript, and non immersive alternatives.

Sensory and age guidance

Use the teacher preview to identify sensitive content. Offer transcript, 360 computer viewing, and alternate source sets as needed.

Resources in this pathway

The final registered educator library should include the items below. Replace each placeholder with approved, reviewed files before public launch.

Teacher lesson planStudent viewing guideMap and timeline activityDiscussion guideAssessment and answer keyAccessibility adaptation guide