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Carrying the Torch
Students consider how World War II impacted Holocaust survivors. For this Holocaust lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the concentration camps, their conditions, and how survivors...
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Topic 1: Life before the Holocaust - Question:1
In this Holocaust survivors worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to note examples of anti-Semitic acts committed against 5 survivors.
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Rescuers Who Made a Difference
Students explore the many ways that people helped Jews during the Holocaust. In this World War II instructional activity, students read and discuss The Yellow Star by Carmen Agra Deedy. Students journal about times when they were...
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Learners examine the location of the Holocaust. For this mapping lesson, students analyze two maps identifying the area in which the Holocaust took place. Learners familiarize themselves with the symbols used during this time...
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South Caroline Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Students consider voices of the Holocaust. In this human rights instructional activity, students discover several brave individuals who are now honored for their humanitarian efforts during the Holocaust. Students read and engage in...
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Social Studies - Concentration Camps - 1
Students compare and contrast concentration camps. In this World War II lesson, students examine photographs and documents from Jewish concentration camps in an effort to understand their function. Students complete worksheets that...
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Geography - Mapping the Holocaust
Eighth graders map the important locations of the Holocaust. In this Holocaust instructional activity, 8th graders research the location of countries involved in the Holocaust as well as the location of concentration camps. Students mark...
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Treasure Chest for Change
Students fill treasure chests. In this Holocaust lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to find the value in everyday items.
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Daniel's Story Study Guide
Students explore the concept of prejudice. In this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas. Students complete the provided study guide as they read the novel and discuss the Holocaust.
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What America Knew About the Holocaust?
Learners examine American involvement in World War II. In this World War II lesson, students discuss the Holocaust and its implications. Learners read New York Times articles regarding the treatment of Jews during the war. Students infer...
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Chiune Sugihara, Living by Gandhian Principles
Seventh graders read about Chiune Sugihara and analyze the moral situations he faced. In this morality lesson, 7th graders read chapters from A Special Fate, Chiune Sugihara: Hero of the Holocaust and analyze his moral decisions in the...
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Holocaust Research Project
Students research multiple aspects of WWII. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students will use several primary source documents to write a 3 page pater on subjects concerning WWII, such as Kristallnacht, Ethnic Cleansing and the Holocaust.
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Thinking About Holocaust Photos
Students view a PowerPoint with graphic images of human rights violations. discussion as appropriate is suggested as a wrap-up.
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Investigating Past and Present: A Look at The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Students compare the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the war crimes of WWII. In this lesson on Human Rights, students evaluate the causes of WWII, war crimes, and determine whether the outcome might have been different otherwise.
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Introduction to the Holocaust: Appreciating Another Culture
Young scholars explore the concept of cultural diversity. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, students read Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen and discuss cultural traditions. Young scholars then research countries and cultures and...
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Time Capsule
Students consider the plight of Jewish children caught up in the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, students create time capsules that include items that students print or download during their research.
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Rescuers: Those Who Risked Their Lives to Save Others
Learners examine stories of Holocaust heroes. In this Holocaust lesson, students study the contributions of those who saved Jewish prisoners. Learners compose reflective essays pertaining to the topic.
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Epidemic, Plague, and Infection
Pupils investigate the illness borne in concentration camps. In this Holocaust lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to consider how ailments became epidemics in concentration camps.
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In the Original Words
Students examine primary documents regarding the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read and translate primary documents in their original language regarding the Holocaust. Students discuss the content of the documents.
Facing History and Ourselves
Interpreting the Works of Samuel Bak: Interruption
Students examine the works of Holocaust artist Samuel Bak. In this Holocaust lesson, students analyze and interpret the works of Bak that feature his first-hand childhood experience of the Holocaust.
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Population Density in the Ghettos
Pupils examine population density in Jewish ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson, students calculate population density of cities around the world using the provided information. Pupils then discuss the implications of high population...
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Starvation in the Ghettos
Learners consider the lack of nutrition experienced in Holocaust ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson, students investigate the Nazi policy of starving people out of the ghettos through their food rationing program. Learners compare Nazi...
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Käthe Kollwitz: Never Again War!
Students explore the artistic works of Holocaust escapee Käthe Kollowitz. In this Holocaust art lesson, students examine the self-portraits that Kollowitz created and discuss the message in her woodcut images. Students design their own...
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Ladder of Prejudice
Students examine the "rungs" in the escalation up the "ladder of prejudice" leading from the first rung of speech to the final rung of extermination. In this Holocaust and prejudice lesson, students use the visual of a ladder...