After the game
Discuss choices, not winners. When can silence also be a choice? Can you understand two sides without approving both? What makes a fair historical story?
Interactive dilemma
Choosing in wartime
An interactive dilemma about family, secrets and loyalty. The aim is not to find the “right” answer, but to think about consequences.
Your family is divided.
Imagine that your father may be speaking with the enemy. Your uncle is a leader of the revolt. Soldiers could arrive at any moment. Who do you believe? Who do you protect?
Write Maria a letter
Choose one moment — the arrest, leaving House Bergh or Willem’s death — and write no more than 250 words. Mention one historical fact, ask Maria one question and give advice without pretending you know the future.
Lesson plan in 45 minutes
5 minutes introduction, 15 minutes choice game, 15 minutes class discussion and 10 minutes writing.