Karen Perez

Facing History Reflection

1. Describe the Facing History activity.
For this Facing History activity the school gathered together and listened to the Facing History class
present different facts and talk to us about LGBT groups. We then watched a video on the subject. The
video showed was turned around. Instead of being straight being normal, being gay was normal.
The video showed how a girl would get bullied and mistreated for being straight. It was an emotion
short film show everyone how it would feel to be discriminated for being straight and to show how
those who are openly gay feel when discriminated. Ending this Facing History assembly, we then
returned to advisory to talk about the presentation and what we though overall about what we learned.

2. What did you notice during this activity?

During this activity I noticed many people getting emotional. This seemed to be a very touchy
subject that some people can relate to. I also notice sincerity amongst students. Students were
respectful and understanding to all who spoke.


3. How did the activity feel?
I feel as if the activity made a difference. It opened the eyes of many students and made them realize
the pain and torture the LGBT would have to go through. I feel as if the presentation went nicely and
really opened the eyes of many students.


4. What did you learn?

I learned how much a person can offend another just by using the word gay to describe something or
insult something. I also learned ways to stop students from offending others in that way.



5. What did you contribute?

I contributed in the discussion about the overall presentation and how it made me feel when certain
students spoke up with their stories.




6. What are you left wondering about?
I was left wondering if this Facing History changed the views of some students and taught them to
not use the word gay in ways it can offend people.