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To Honor All Children from Prejudice to Discrimination to Hatred....to Holocaust, Part 1
Young scholars analyze different perspectives of the history of the Holocaust. They experience primary and secondary sources along with pieces from literature, documentaries, songs and letters. A commitment of honor and dedication is...
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Bible--Anti-Semitism
Learners define anti-Semitism and list reasons that Hitler believed Jews were the most inferior race. In this anti-Semitism lesson, students discuss anti-Semitism and search a website to find reasons Hitler and others give for...
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Jeopardy Review for WWII
Students participate in a Jeopardy-style review game for a quiz on WWII. They divide into teams, choose team captains and answer a variety of questions pertaining to the study of WWII.
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The Big Lie
Fifth graders create poems and other forms of writing.Then working in groups they share writing with each other. The opinions would be gathered and students would revise writing according to the comments.
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Auschwitz
In the Auschwitz worksheet, students respond to 36 short answer questions as they visit and research websites pertaining to the infamous concentration camp of World War II.
Duke of Definition
Reading Comprehension: Auschwitz
For 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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Freedom from Oppression
Learners investigate instances of genocide and role play as reporters writing news stories and editorials.
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Daniel's Story Study Guide
Students explore the plight of Jews during the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas and complete the provided comprehension, characterization, and vocabulary activities.
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Pope John Paul II: Triumph Over Communism
Students discover the background of Pope John Paul II. In this modern history lesson plan, students research the life of Karol Joseph Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) in order to understand how his past paralleled his papacy.
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Genocide: Past & Present
Students visit the Holocaust Musuem through an interactive program. They examine Hitler's Final Solution and where concentration camps were located. They analyze how the situations in Auschwitz are similiar to Darfur.
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World War II
Students research World War II and discuss how conflicts in the war lead to change. In this World War II lesson plan, students read books, watch movies, complete activity sheets, and answer questions all researching the war.
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Camera of My Family Video
Students examine the Noren Family's view of life in Nazi Germany. In this discussion activity students answer twelve questions asked by the teacher.
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Antisemitism
Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.
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Anne Frank: Everything Changed for Us
Students write about a time they were made to feel different, and when they were on the other side of the equation. They read other first hand accounts of times in history when people were made to feel like outsiders.
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Personal Focus: S/SGT. GEORGE OIYE - 522nd Field Artillery Battallion
Eleventh graders research S/Sgt. George Oiye, who fought in the 522nd Field Artillery Battallion. They examine the roles and sacrifices of this soldier, then answer questions.
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Anna's Dilemma
Students read a scenerio about people who lived in Germany during Nazi rule. As a class, they discuss the situations the character finds herself in and identify her responsiblities to her family. They answer discussion questions and...
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Breaking News English: Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors
In this English activity, students read "Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: North Africa and the Middle East
With the establishment of the Vichy regime in France and pro-Hitler leaders in Iraq, the persecution of Jews fanned out to North Africa and the Middle East. Peruse background information and examine primary sources such as photos,...
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Yad Vashem: Murder of the Jews of the Baltic States
Hitler's Final Solution extended into the Baltic States with mass deportation and extermination of the Jewish people. Study background information and examine primary sources such as photos, testimonies, archival footage, video lectures,...
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Nuremberg Laws: Background and Overview
Find a good overview of the Nuremberg Laws, passed in Germany in 1935, that imposed many restrictions on the Jews in Germany before the beginning of World War II.
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Common Lit: Courage in Denmark: Resistance to the Nazis in Wwii by Us Holocaust
World War II (WWII), a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers - including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union - worked together...
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Jewish Virtual Library: The Deportation of Austrian and German Jews
Essay describing Hitler's policy of deporting the Jewish people from Germany and Austria.