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KidCitizen announces the release of a new episode for elementary age children to practice close observation of a primary source photograph from the Library of Congress.
A Close Look at the Miyatake Family uses the strategy of close observation to help students slow down their process of looking at a primary source and more deeply investigate the details and hints that help construct the story captured in the photograph. In this interactive episode, students uncover the story behind the image of the Miyatakes, a Japanese American family incarcerated in Manzanar during World War II. Students may draw upon their observations to critically inquire about the diverse experiences of families in America past and present.
All KidCitizen episodes are always free for students and educators to access. You can find the episode and teacher's guide at this link.
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