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Journal

This blank journal provides a space for thoughtful reflection and intellectual and emotional engagement with the materials.

Last Updated: May 13, 2022

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Language

English — US

Subject

History
Social Studies

Culture & Identity

Journaling can be used throughout a unit or course to provide students with space for thoughtful reflection and intellectual and emotional engagement with the content.

This journal provides 72 lined pages for students to respond to journal prompts and to keep a record of their thinking and learning.

Cover photo of journal.

Printable Journal

Date of Publication: August 2018

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Activity

This mood meter activity develops students’ vocabulary for describing their feelings and their empathy muscles.

Two middle school students write with pencils on a big paper activity.

Activity

Students consider what parts of our identities we choose for ourselves and what parts are chosen for us, as well as the impact our names can have on our identities.

A student in conversation with a peer outside of the photograph is in the center of the photo. Another student looks at a laptop.

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Students explore the idea of “community” in order to identify its key aspects and deeper meaning.

Students sit around a table working on a big paper activity while receiving feedback from an educator.

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Students explore the factors that make up a community.

A silhouette of the Chicago City Skyline at sunrise.

Activity

Students use emojis to practice sharing what they are feeling while building empathy for their classmates.

A student looks down at their paper with a pen in hand. A smiling emoji is in the foreground.

Activity

Students engage with an intriguing image that lacks context or a title, drawing on their close viewing and analysis skills.

Assorted images of the outdoors organized in a grid on a beige wooden table.

Activity

Students practice gratitude by naming and recording three good things that have happened that day.

Two students look to the front of the classroom with smiles on their faces.

Activity

Students use poetry as a spark for reflection and discussion about what’s happening in their lives and the world.

Four students in conversation with each other in a classroom.

Activity

Students practice debate and perspective taking by taking a stand on a controversial statement.

Students move around the classroom in conversation with each other. One student looks directly into the camera with a smile on their face.

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Students reflect on the day by asking them to share an appreciation, an apology, and an “aha” moment.

Student writes in a classroom

Activity

Students identify one personal or academic goal that they would like to commit to in the week ahead.

A Facing History journal sits on top of a student guide for Choices in Little Rock.

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Students reflect on the past year and generate ideas for the kind of learning community and learning experiences they are hoping for this year.

Four students in conversation with each other in a classroom.

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