I Am Eagle Rock Oral History Project Lesson Plan

SAADA partnered with three NEH K-12 educators to create and implement lesson plans incorporating materials and strategies learned from SAADA’s 2024 NEH K-12 Institute.

Developed by high school educator Aileen Adao, this lesson plan engages students as active members in preserving history. Students explore their local history by conducting oral history interviews with friends or family members. Through storytelling and place-based inquiry, students will deepen their understanding of their community’s past and reflect on the significance of physical spaces in shaping identity. The lesson plan culminates in two final products: a recorded interview and a presentation showcasing key moments and locations from their interviewee’s experience.