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American Influences on Eugenics in Nazi Germany

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Eugenics movement in America. They discover the Nazi's belief in racial purity and how it relates to Eugenics. They also analyze how science has been influential in creating public policy.
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Facing History and Ourselves

Us and Them: Confronting Labels and Lies

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Stereotyping and discrimination based on religion catalyze many atrocities in the world. Explain the awful treatment of Jews and the lies Nazis spread by using an informative yet sensitive resource. Learners participate in a warm-up and...
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Bioethics of Eugenics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and discuss the ethical aspects of Nazi racial ideology, including sterilization, marriage prohibitions, and euthanasia. They develop codes of ethics regarding reproductive rights, euthanasia, and the death penalty.
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The Holocaust: Deadly Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students tour a web exhibit of the Holocaust Museum and discuss eugenics.  In this Holocaust instructional activity, students tour an exhibit called "Deadly Medicine, Creating the Master Race," guided by the teacher.  Students explore...