The stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White illustrate the power of children to make a difference. The three lesson in this must-have resource are designed to inspire young people to make a difference in their world. Appropriate for any study of prejudice and injustice, of World War II, the Holocaust, and/or a reading of Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.

Concepts

anne frank, the diary of anne frank, the holocaust, prejudice, genocide, racism, fascism

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

english language arts

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• If unable to view the exhibit have groups research Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Anne Frank and create their own museum-style displays

Classroom Considerations

• Although designed to prepare learners for a visit to the traveling exhibit The Power of Children: Making a Difference, several of the activities may be adapted and used independently of such a visit
• A protocol must be in place for a safe and supportive environment for discussion
• Prior to beginning the unit, investigate the availability of on-site and community support services
• Requires copies of Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl

Pros

• The 74-page packet includes a table of contents that makes it easy to locate specific activities
• All the lessons are richly detailed 
• The third lesson in the unit asks class members to make real world connections to what they have learned by creating an action plan to address a problem in their community

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.7.1 RI.8.1 RI.9-10.1 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.5 RH.9-10.5