Conformity bias is the focus of a short video that acknowledges the difficulty of not going along with the crowd. In the video, students share their experiences and then viewers examine a case study of how conformity bias played a part in the Holocaust.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, bias, prejudice, conformity, the holocaust

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Because the video introduces the concept of conformity bias with less-charged examples, show the video before sharing the case study about the actions of German soldiers during the Holocaust

Classroom Considerations

• Set aside additional prep time to read through the teaching tips and examine the provided links
• A protocol must be in place to conduct a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues

Pros

• The resource includes background readings for students and tips for teachers

Cons

• None