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- 8th - 12th
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Students research and identify how Holocaust events affected lives of real people who lived in Europe from 1933 through 1945 and after, and create original artwork, poetry, and essays that reflect understanding of Holocaust, and its causes and effects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the European policy of appeasement prior to WWII. They analyze the rise of totalitarian regimes after WWI and identify causes of WWII. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine what propelled nations back into war, the major leaders and events of the Second World War, and the world in 1945. They handouts and teacher background notes are included. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a simulation of inflation to help them consider how the German depression of the early 1920's contributed to the support of Adolf Hitler. They discuss how they would vote in a similar situation. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the implications of the burning of the Reichstag in 1933. Using the Weimer Constitution as a guide, they identify issues that allowed for Hitler and the Nazi party to gain power. In groups, they create a web of the events leading to the fire and discuss the impact of these events on the German people. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the declarations in the Weimer Constitution that allowed for them to be taken over by the Nazi Party. Using primary source documents, they decide on how the fire affected politics in Germany. In groups, they create a concept web. Finally, they gather information on the suppression of opposition to the Nazis. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read, "Number the Stars," by Lois Lowrey. They research World War II and the Holocaust- the topics that are covered in the book. They discover why there are dictators like Hitler and followers like the Nazis and compose an essay and a digital slideshow. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine events leading up to World War II. Through discussion and observation, students explore fascism, Hitler, Mussolini, and the Axis Powers. They create a study guide by writing a main idea in one column and placing supporting details in another. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students familiarize themselves with antisemitism and the ideology of Nazism. They explore prejudice and discrimination throughout World War II. They analyze Nazi rise to power and evaluate the effects of Kristallnacht. They examine treatment and transportation methods within the ghettos. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students discuss the events leading up to antisemitic behavior in Europe during World War II. Through various activities, students acquaint themselves with the political ideology of Nazism and assess responsibility for the Holocaust. Materials to complete this unit are included. Full Review »