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Introduction to the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the events surrounding the Holocaust in World War II. After viewing a clip from "The War", they work together in groups to research the various responses from governments on the tradegy. To end the activity, they...
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Never To Forget

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discuss the events leading up to antisemitic behavior in Europe during World War II. Through various activities, 10th graders acquaint themselves with the political ideology of Nazism and assess responsibility for the...
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Holocaust Studies

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders trace the history of intolerance in American history and familiarize themselves with the actions of the United States towards the Holocaust. They explore present day Holocaust denial and Neo-Nazism in the United States.
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One Survivor Remembers: Anti-Semitism

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze and discuss how propaganda influenced anti-Semitism and it's role in World War II. In this propaganda instructional activity, students define the terms involved in this assignment. Then they will discuss their reactions...
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An Ancient Revolution: The Written Word

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the impact of written communication. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students investigate communication from ancient Sumer and discuss its relevance today. Students watch a multimedia presentation about cuneiform...
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Viking Discoveries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Viking discoveries. In this Viking history instructional activity, students research Viking culture. Students use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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Charts, Maps, and Graphs Lesson on the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice interpreting data. In this Holocaust lesson, students research selected Internet sources and examine charts, maps, and graphs regarding the Jewish populations in and out of Europe. High schoolers respond to...
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Lesson 3: U.S. Neutrality and the War in Europe, 1939-1940

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the U.S. neutrality policies that preceded American involvement in World War II. In this World War II lesson, students explore the events in Europe from 1939 to 1940 and Roosevelt's decision to give military aid to Britain.
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Wilson and American Entry into World War I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the events that led to American entry into World War I. In this American history lesson, students examine the policies of Woodrow Wilson at the dawn of the war, analyze challenges to the neutrality policy of the U.S.,...
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U.S. Immigration Policy and Hitler's Holocaust

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read about immigration to the U.S. during the Holocaust. In this immigration lesson, students write answers to discussion questions. Students role play members of the 1951 U.N. conference and create guidelines for an...
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Sedition in World War I

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine the critics of the First World War. In World War I lesson, students free write about patriotism and determine its meaning. After watching a video students discuss patriotism and opposition to the war. Students work in...
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Evacuation: The Japanese Americans in World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Japanese internment camps of World War II. In this World War II lesson, students use primary and secondary sources to research the evacuation process and life within the internment camps. Students discuss the racial bias...
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Hitler's Fatal Gamble

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners consider the differences between totalitarianism and democracy. In this comparative politics instructional activity, students will read a handout describing the major components that comprise totalitarianism and democracy,...
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The Rules of War/World War I

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the reasons the United States became involved in World War I.  In this World History lesson plan, students research the reasons Woodrow Wilson made the decisions he did, prepare a debate and write a paper.
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Reformation

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Learners examine the need for Reformation of the church. In this Reformation lesson, students understand our freedom in Christ as compared to receiving salvation through actions. Learners participate in an activity that models how people...
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Social Studies--Important People/Groups of the Holocaust

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students take the personas of eight different groups of people involved in the Holocaust.  In this lesson plan about the Holocaust, students view "The Rise and Fall of Adolph Hitler" students view and discuss the video, focusing on...
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Bible: Christian Responsibility

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students read The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark and view A Debt to Honor to identify ways that Christians helped the Jewish people during the Holocaust.  In this Holocaust instructional activity, students discuss...
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Indulgences and Salvation Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine different perspectives regarding indulgences and salvation. In this Reformation lesson, 10th graders watch video clips about the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Martin Luther on indulgences and salvation....
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The U. S. at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine reasons for going to war. In this foreign policy lesson, students analyze the reasons the U.S. entered the the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the...
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Wiki-Leaks: Revelations & Controversy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the Wiki-Leaks controversy. In this national security lesson, students read articles about the Wiki-Leaks activities of 2010 and the founder of Wiki-Leaks, Julian Assange. Students respond to discussion questions and...
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Should US Officials & Health Professionals be Investigated for War Crimes?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ethical issues. In this human rights lesson, students read articles and documents related to torture used in government investigations and if medical ethical guidelines were adhered to. Students respond to discussion...
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Swimming Pool Mural

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research art analysis by creating a mural in their class. In this artistic expression lesson, students research the work of Keith Haring and discuss his personal style and how it reflected body movement. Students utilize paints...
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Art and the Berlin Wall

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students study the relationship between Cold War politics, the people who were affected by it, and the artists who examined it. They create their own "walls" using a spray paint graffiti procedure.
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Build Your Own Submarine

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct their own submarine following a certain procedure. In this physics lesson, students calculate the density of objects using a mathematical formula. They explain why some object floats in water while some do not.

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