If students bring an inappropriate artifact I will remind them of the class rules and explain that they will not be able to share that week, but can return with an appropriate artifact the following week.

There may be sensitive topics that come up in our class such as: genocide, slavery, and colonization. I have found in my experience that having an open conversation with my students is the best approach. If these topics do arise, we will discuss the mindset of historical societies, the moral implications of their actions, how it affects us to today, and why it can be difficult to talk about these subjects at times. 

I make it clear to my students that they are always welcome to meet with me individually if they are bothered by any of these discussions. I also ask them, and the parents to contact me if they are concerned with my class content or delivery. These topics can be difficult to navigate and I am always trying to improve!