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World War Ii - Holocaust Oral History Project

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders conduct an interview with someone who lived through World War II. They watch a video of an interview, develop a list of interview questions, record their interview, and write and publish a summary and transcript of their...
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Thinking About Holocaust Photos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a PowerPoint with graphic images of human rights violations. discussion as appropriate is suggested as a wrap-up.
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The Children of The Holocaust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this language arts worksheet, students research a child and then write a summary of his life under the torture of the Nazi regime.
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Yad Vashem-The Holocaust Martyrs¿¿ and Heroes¿¿ Remembrance Authority

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, research a given topic surrounding the Holocaust and/or The Diary of Anne Frank. They complete informational presentations to be presented to the rest of the class and then assemble a classroom Holocaust Book that...
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East Asia--The Asian Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the effects of the Asian Holocaust by comparing it to the Nazi Holocaust. They view a Power Point and discuss the comparisons between both Holocausts. As they compare and contrast both, they discuss their reactions...
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The Jewish Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.
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Compare and Contrast Night to Life is Beautiful

For Teachers 8th - 10th
After reading Elie Wiesel's Night, watching the movie Life is Beautiful, and researching World War II, class members write a comparison essay on the book and film. This includes a prior knowledge activity, discussion in whole and small...
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National WWII Museum

Life in Auschwitz: Evaluating Primary Sources

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Historians explain what happened during the Holocaust, but only primary sources portray the true horror of places such as Auschwitz. Using accounts from those who survived the camps, as well as a Nazi government official's memoirs, class...
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Introduction to The Diary of Anne Frank

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Get a glimpse of Anne Frank's years in hiding with this activity, which introduces The Diary of Anne Frank. Readers complete a journal entry about how they would keep themselves occupied if they were forced into hiding (without personal...
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US Holocaust Museum

The Art and Politics of Arthur Szyk

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Have you ever listened to a song that had a deeper political meaning to it? Every examined a work of art with layers of meaning? Pupils analyze the drawings of Arthur Szyk. They research the deeper meaning of several artistic cartoons...
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Penguin Books

Teacher’s Guide: The Diary of a Young Girl The Definitive Edition By Anne Frank

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A line from Anne Frank's diary reads, "What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it happening again." Indeed, that is the hope for scholars who study her diary. The 19-page guide to the Definitive Edition of The Diary of a Young...
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People are People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore human diversity in this human rights lesson. Middle schoolers compare novels, speeches, videos, and short stories that promote diversity and basic human rights. They complete daily coursework as they read the selected literature...
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Survivor Interview

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students practice listening and speaking skills in a foreign language, and participate in a dialog with a Holocaust survivor.
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Class Memorial

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students plan and implement a memorial service for Holocaust victims as the culmination of a Holocaust unit.
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Social Studies/Bible - Christian Response

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the essence of Christianity. In this Christian response lesson, 8th graders discuss what they can do prevent another Holocaust. Students also pay tribute to those who go out their way to help those in need and...
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Liberation and Return to Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read testimonies of Holocaust survivors, describe conditions liberators found upon entering camps, investigate liberation, and research background of the Office of Special Investigations and Nuremberg War Crimes Trials.
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Book Talk

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils create journal reflecting upon a Holocaust themed book, and discuss Holocaust themed book and personal response to it with others using e-mail.
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Time Capsule

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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David Olere

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the life of David Olere through his art. In this Holocaust lesson, students examine the art of David Olere and compare it to other Holocaust artwork.
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In the Original Words

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine primary documents regarding the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson plan, students read and translate primary documents in their original language regarding the Holocaust. Students discuss the content of the documents.
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Käthe Kollwitz: Never Again War!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners 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. Learners design their own...
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Jewish and German Art

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars draw a self-portrait in pencil with shading.  In this Holocaust lesson, students discover Hitler's idea of art and compare it to the art of the Jews during the Holocaust period.  Young scholars discuss reasons the art of...
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Current Connections

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars recognize that history can be easily altered and changed, and consider ways to prevent deceptions about the Holocaust. They create class quilt that shows how to create harmony, understanding and tolerance of others.
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In the Lead

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students reflect upon questions of guilt and hatred in context of Holocaust, and compare/contrast meaning of loyalty or patriotism during Holocaust and today.

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