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South Carolina Voices: Lessons From the Holocaust

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore World History by researching the Holocaust. In this Nazi Germany lesson, students identify the ghettos and death camps that many Jewish civilians were sent to in order to be controlled and later killed. Students...
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Holocaust

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the geography of Eastern and Western Europe. They compare and constrast the culture of Jewish people from Eastern and Western Europe. They analyze deportation and confinement in concentration camps, using personal...
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Chanukah Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a Chanukah-themed scavenger hunt using Internet resources. They access a variety of Websites and save graphics and text on a disc. Students also create a picture using a program on a Chanukah-themed Website.
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Social Studies/Bible: Who are the Jews?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students make dreidels and research one aspect of the Jewish culture.  In this Jewish culture lesson, students discover the rich history and culture of the Jewish people.  Students examine objects important to the culture such as a skull...
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Out & About

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars remember the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson students visit the websites for the Queen's Film Theatre, the Imperial War Museum, and the Jewish Museum to view information about the Holocaust and concentration camps.
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Literature Connections Further Reading Related Reading The Diary of Anne Frank

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners read and discuss The Diary of Anne Frank, a diary of a Jewish girl who hid from the Nazi's in Holland. The research the Holocaust and express their feelings in artwork.
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Ideas for Research and Discussion of Anne Frank's Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the life of Anne Frank. In this World War II lesson, students consider Frank's religious identity and national identity. Students also discuss children's rights as they consider Frank and other Jewish children who...
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Connected by Art

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students inspect visual arts by exploring images on-line. In this art analysis lesson, students discuss the history of art and the its ability to communicate with people through images. Students utilize pencils and charcoal to create...
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Freedom, Rights, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students look at the primary sources that emerged from the Exodus (the Ten Commandments) and the War of Independence (the Declaration of Independence) and examine how each attempts to construct a free society and a definition of freedom....
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Introduction to "Anne Frank - The Diary of a Young Girl"

For Teachers 8th
Reflecting on what life was like during the Holocaust, 8th graders will read excerpts from the book, The Diary of Anne Frank, then complete five classroom activities that reflect on the readings. The classroom will be set-up to portray...
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Voyage of the St. Louis

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the lives of Jewish refugees during WWII. After reading a brief passage about the people and the voyage of the St. Louis, 9th graders discuss how refugees have been treated historically. Reading and testing...
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Rescuers: Those Who Risked Their Lives to Save Others

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine stories of Holocaust heroes. In this Holocaust instructional activity, students study the contributions of those who saved Jewish prisoners. Students compose reflective essays pertaining to the topic.
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The Passover Vs. Fourth of July Debate

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a debate regarding the Passover vs. Fourth of July holidays for American Jews. They form teams, one for the Fourth of July and one for the Passover and research their topic to build their arguments. After time to...
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World War II Holocaust Introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of identity by categorizing themselves based on physical characteristics.  In this Holocaust lesson, students discuss the differences between their classmates and separate each other based on petty...
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Tikkun Olam: Charting Your Course

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of Tikkun Olam in relation to Hurricane Katrina and efforts to help others. They read documents related to the Jewish response to Hurricane Katrina and discuss ways they can help rebuild. Working in small...
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Inside the Warsaw Ghetto

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and identify Jewish fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They describe other forms of resistance during the Holocaust. They evaluate the significance of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
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WWII Homefront Roundtable

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students play a role in a roundtable discussion after researching how the war impacted their character. Students play roles such as: African-American, American Indian, Japanese-American, German-American, Italian-American, Jewish refugee,...
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Let My People Go: An Instant Lesson on World Slavery

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study historical facts about slavery and investigate slavery in the world today. They study the holiday of Passover and about organizations that help enslaved people in the world.
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Anne Frank: One of Hundreds of Thousands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct research to put Anne Frank's diary into historical context. They use maps, timelines, essays and websites to examine the early victories of the German army, paying special attention to the Netherlands and experiences of...
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Jazz and World War II: A Rally to Resistance, A Catalyst for Victory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the impact of WWII on the development of jazz music and consider how jazz music helped to boost morale of both soldiers and those left at home. They identify the function of jazz as a cultural export and discuss...
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The First Jews in America

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate how Jews established roots in America. Students determine the difference between religious tolerance and separation of church and state. Students participate in a role-play activity using primary and secondary...
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Art in Nazi Germany When Art and Politics Didn't Agree

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Five lessons display the art created by Germans under the Weimar Republic. The focus of these lessons is to help learners understand the role of art in politics, government censorship, and Nazi tactics. Web links are included.
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Candles in the Dark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about and research the Holocaust using the Internet. They write poetry about an image of their choice and create a digital movie of their poetry readings.
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In Pursuit of the American Dream

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students compare and contrast assimilation and acculturation. They explain the idea of "The Melting Pot" as it relates to what it means to be American. They write an 8 page response paper on a selected author.

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