Young scholars debate the ethics of prominent figures who are accused of deception. The standards of expectation that they have for famous people are examined in this instructional activity.

Learners read "No News from Auschwitz" and answer the study questions as an introduction to the novel. They record reactions to the essay and compare with reactions after reading "Night".

Young scholars examine the three dimensions of health, wealth, and happiness from both emotional and social perspectives. Among the week-long activities are discussions about good and poor habits, minimizing risks by proper planning and...

Students explore how to become active in their communities and develop a plan of action for a service-learning project.

Eleventh graders read and analyze primary source documents from World War II. They are to create a timeline of the important events by using the sources.

Pupils examine historical events of the 1920s, World War II and the Cold War. They discover how literature reflects the economic, political, social, religious and historical concerns of a culture. Students compare literature writings to...

Students use the differentiated instructional model based on Dr. Kathie Nunley's three layered curriculum outline. The unit is designed to individualize instruction, appeal to different learning styles, encourage critical and higher...

Ninth graders explore the aftermath of World War II. In this World War II lesson, 9th graders investigate the consequences of the war as they complete a post-assessment project that requires them to compose essays on the topic.

In this Angela Merkel worksheet, students read about the life of the Chancellor, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

Students design scavenger hunt questions to be answered using a multimedia encyclopedia after working on teacher made examples.

Students study early civilizations and the contributions they made to the foundations of human culture. They discuss why citizenship is valuable and the Constitutional Amendments that are associated with it.

Site offers extensive research resources regarding the Holocaust of World War II. This site has won awards from the History Channel and Encyclopedia Britannica.

To fully understand the breadth and scope of the Holocaust, view the following maps of key locations. These maps are in video form with explanations provided. There are also links provided for further research.

Contains plans for eight lessons that ask students to explore a variety of print and non-print media in order to learn more about the Holocaust. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites...

How do you bring justice to the millions of people killed in German concentration camps? The Nuremberg Trials attempted this challenge. Study how SS officers were put on trial and punished using the following primary sources. Included...

Analyze how the conclusion of WWI led to an unstable peace which resulted in WWII. included on this site are short films, photographs, artifacts, and an extensive bibliography for further research.

See the moving documents on display at the Shoah Memorial which show the "holocaust by bullets" in Ukraine where more than one million Jews were shot by German mobile firing squads. Read about the exhibit; then click on documents to...

This is a reading comprehension lesson plan featuring Kristallnact "Night of the Broken Glass." Middle school learners will have an opportunity to learn through this interdisciplinary activity.

This set of lessons - comprised of five 45-minute sessions - will engage learners in researching and understanding how individual Jewish communities and lives were affected by the Holocaust. By researching and analyzing family...

Learn about prewar life for the Jewish people by studying Jewish symbols, researching synagogues, and reading testimonies. Students will use the Zagreb Synagogue, which was destroyed during WWII, as a case study. Materials include...

Hitler used art and images as propaganda during WWII. Students will use these primary sources to recognize the manipulation used by the Nazi regime. They will learn how to analyze and recognize the propaganda techniques used by...

There are very few wartime photos of Auschwitz, however, an album was found in 2007. This album belonged to an SS officer and shows Auschwitz at a pivotal time when the gas chambers were running at maximum capacity while the officers...

Looking for ways to easily integrate technology into your classroom? This site lays out a template of 10 classroom sessions that effectively models use of laptops in the classroom. Units include a HS English research paper, health class...

Students will read Number the Stars by Lois Lowrey. This novel about World War II, the Holocaust, and heroism, provides the topic for an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary lesson. Students will utilize their skills in technology and...