Students participated in interviews or listened to recorded stories to understand their subject’s emotions, struggles, and motivations beyond the basic facts.

They completed empathy-map activities to explore their subject’s inner and outer voice, fears, hopes, and sources of strength.

Students reflected on how the story of courage connects to universal themes (family, identity, injustice, resilience) and how to honor the human experience behind the events.

They considered how museum visitors might feel when encountering the exhibit and made choices to present the story with sensitivity, dignity, and impact.

Students identified questions they still needed to answer to tell an accurate, respectful story (“What motivated this person?” “What obstacles did they overcome?” “How did their courage impact others?”).

They created a personalized Need-to-Know list in their groups to guide research and interviews.

Students determined what technical skills they still needed, such as audio recording, video editing, design tools, or narrative writing, to complete their exhibit.

They discussed what information the audience would need to understand their exhibit and used this to refine their research focus.

Students conducted background research on the historical and cultural context of their chosen person’s story of courage.

They analyzed primary and secondary sources (articles, interviews, documentaries, and photos) to understand the challenges, events, and systems that shaped the person’s experience.

Students examined how museum exhibits and digital storytelling tools communicate meaning, helping them understand how to present information effectively.