1. What did freedom mean to me before the activity, and how had my understanding changed? 2. Which historical place or story had made the strongest impression on me, and why? 3. What had I learned from investigating the lives of Jerzy Popiełuszko and Hieronim
Dekutowski? 4. How had the interviews with local residents influenced my understanding of freedom and historical memory? 5. What similarities or differences had I noticed between the perspectives of students from different countries? 6. What responsibilities did freedom involve in contemporary society? 7. What could I do to help protect democratic values and human dignity in my own community?
Students shared selected reflections and discussed the importance of remembering the past while remaining actively involved in shaping the future. They recognised that freedom was not only a historical achievement but also a value that required understanding, responsibility and continued commitment.
5. Assessment and Evaluation
The teachers assessed students ' participation in the city game, their ability to investigate historical information and the quality of their contributions to group discussions. Particular attention was paid to the use of reliable sources, the ability to distinguish facts from interpretations and the capacity to connect historical evidence with broader questions about freedom and democracy.
Students were also assessed on their communication and collaboration skills. The teachers observed how effectively they shared responsibilities, conducted interviews, listened to different perspectives and contributed to the creation of their group ' s video.
The final videos provided evidence of students ' historical understanding, digital competence and ability to communicate their findings clearly. Their reflections also demonstrated how they had interpreted the historical material and connected it with contemporary civic responsibility. The evaluation focused on the learning process as well as the final products. Students were encouraged to reflect on what they had learned, how they had worked together and how their understanding of freedom had developed throughout the activity.
6. Expected Learning Outcomes
The city game helped students develop a deeper understanding of local history and the relationship between historical memory and contemporary democratic values. They discovered how historical places, personal stories and public commemorations had contributed to the ways in which communities remembered the past. Students strengthened their research, critical-thinking and communication skills by investigating historical sources, conducting interviews and presenting their findings. They also developed digital competence