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Holocaust Map Studies
Students analyze maps and answer discussion questions related to WWI. In this geography lesson, students analyze historic maps to determine causes and effects of WWI in Europe. Students read testimonies of Holocaust survivors and label...
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Those Who Don't Know: Identity, Membership, and Stereotypes
Students explore their identities. In this social studies lesson, students examine stereotyping and discuss factors that define their personal identities. Students compare their stories to the story of Esperanza in the novel Esperanza...
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David Olere
Students explore the life of David Olere through his art. In this Holocaust lesson, students examine the art of David Olere and compare it to other Holocaust artwork.
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Holocaust Group Creative Writing
For this group writing worksheet, students collaborate with classmates to write a story about the Holocaust using all of the 14 words in the boxes. Students have 25 minutes to complete this activity.
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Holocaust Acrostic Poem
In this Holocaust acrostic poem worksheet, students read an example of an acrostic poem and then write one using the letters HOLOCAUST.
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Holocaust Reading Comprehension Worksheet
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, learners read an excerpt of a Holocaust document and then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Reading Comprehension: Auschwitz
In this reading comprehension worksheet high schoolers are given a link that will take them to a website where they will read about Auschwitz. Students follow links on the website to find answers to comprehension questions.
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Anne Frank
In this literature activity, students find the words that are associated with the Diary of Anne Frank and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Children of The Holocaust
In this social studies worksheet, students define the vocabulary related to the Holocaust by matching the definition with the word in the word bank.
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The Holocaust
In this social studies worksheet, students read the story of the Holocaust and focus upon the outcome for the survivors. The students could write a summary.
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The Children of The Holocaust
In this language arts worksheet, young scholars research a child and then write a summary of his life under the torture of the Nazi regime.
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Holocaust
In this social studies worksheet, high schoolers find the words that are related to the holocaust and the answers are found by clicking the link found at the bottom of the page.
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Introduction to a Study of the Holocaust
Students create questions they want answered while they read quotes and listen to passages from books about the Holocaust. They examine quotes and text passages related to the Holocaust and generate a list of questions about the Holocaust.
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The Holocaust's Legacy
Students investigate contemporary hate groups and then participate in a debate on tolerating their existence of the Holocaust. They work in groups to conduct research. Students use print and Web resources to identify one or more...
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Voyage of the St. Louis
Ninth graders explore the lives of Jewish refugees during WWII. After reading a brief passage about the people and the voyage of the St. Louis, 9th graders discuss how refugees have been treated historically. Reading and testing...
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Hiding Escape And Rescue
Students engage in a unit of literature study in order to focus upon the historical context of the holocaust. They read the literature in either whole works or partially depending on the teacher and answer the questions to measure...
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WWII Website
Tenth graders research a topic related to World War II. They explore the causes and legacy of WWII, the European Theater of Operations, the Pacific Theater of Operations, Diversity in WWII, Women in WWII, and the Homefront. Students...
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Holocaust Case Studies
Seventh graders become familiar with the events of the Holocaust. They research information on the Holocaust using the Internet, novels, and videos. Students present case studies involving the Holocaust to the class. They develop and...
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World War Ii - Holocaust Oral History Project
Seventh graders conduct an interview with someone who lived through World War II. They watch a video of an interview, develop a list of interview questions, record their interview, and write and publish a summary and transcript of their...
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Number The Stars
Pupils read a book about prejudices that occur in our daily lives. They describe characters in the book. Students discuss real life events of World War II and the Holocaust. Pupils simulate hiding Jews from the German soldiers. ...
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Photography in the Holocaust
High schoolers analyze photographs for the use of propaganda. They explore the idea of having photos used as historical documents. Students realize the importance of having photos to tell stories.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Pupils view an interactive presentation on the Holocaust using the Holocaust Remebrance Day website. They first brainstorm what they already know about the Holocaust then they work through several sections of the presentation. At the...
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"The Pianist" As A Tool For Classroom Instruction About the Holocaust
Students watch "The Pianist" to gain insight on the Holocaust and World War II. They write an essay based on ideas from the film and read a variety of poems and writings from the time period. In groups, they discuss the diffuculties of...
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Individual Responsibility and Resistance During the Holocaust
Students examine the role of resistance during the Holocaut. Identifying misconceptions, they discuss them as a way to gather the truth about this time in history. They explore the roles of various groups of resistance and share this...