Photo of Amalia
Student Activity – A photograph of Amalia Boe-Fishman (née van Kreveld) in hiding
| Artefact: | Photo of Amalia |
|---|---|
| Theme: | Life in Hiding |
| Grade Level: | Intermediate (6-9) |
Suggested time: 10 minutes
Grades: 6+
Answer the following questions:
- Study the Photo of Amalia carefully (use the magnifying feature to see all the details). Describe everything you can see happening in the photograph.
- Now, watch Amalia’s testimony clip, The Hand in Front of My Face. Does Amalia’s testimony clip add to your understanding of the photo? If so, describe how.
- Why do you think the Spiekhout family decided to take a photograph of Amalia?
- What do you think the doll meant to Amalia?
- How might it have felt for Amalia’s parents to separate from her when they went into hiding?
- What does this photograph and Amalia’s recollection of it tell you about the experience of Jewish children in hiding?