All sorts of themes are possible, and the collage can include pictures from magazines, student drawings, student writing, etc. If a stack of recent magazines are available, have them use cutouts from the magazine pages. Let the students express their creativity. Have them draw a picture of the American flag and then surround the flag with images that represent freedom. Place books on topics related to your lessons inside the enclosure, along with other materials for browsing, and try to create the feeling that this is a special place.
Students can go there before class or when their work is done.
Interviews can be with individuals from many different ethnic backgrounds who feel comfortable talking straight with the students. Bring community leaders to your class who will talk about issues of freedom. Communication in this area is so important.