An activity that explains the shelling carried out by the Francoist air force on the civilian population of Manresa, helping participants understand what life was like for these people during the bombings through a visit to a real place of protection: the air raid shelter of the Grup Escolar Renaixença.
Through a guided tour and a participatory workshop, students will explore the characteristics of the shelter, understand why these spaces were built, and learn about their role in protecting the civilian population. The activity will also draw parallels with current wars and contemporary shelters, encouraging reflection on the consequences of war and highlighting the importance of historical memory, as well as the promotion of peace and a culture of non-violence.
Objectives of the activity
- Get to know the historical context of the Civil War and the role of air raid shelters.
- Understand the importance of civil protection in times of war.
- Encourage critical reflection on the consequences of war and the defense of human rights.
- Promote values of peace, coexistence, and historical memory.
competences and values
- Social and civic competence: analysis of historical conflicts and their impact on society.
- Historical knowledge competence: understanding past events to interpret the present.
- Personal, social, and global citizenship competence: development of values of peace and non-violence.
- Learning to learn competence: active participation and reflection in experiential activities.
- Communicative competence: oral expression and understanding of historical and ethical content.”
