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The Weimar Republic: Historical Context and Decision Making Lesson PlanThe Weimar Republic: Historical Context and Decision Making Lesson Plan
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Facing History and Ourselves
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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The Weimar Republic: Historical Context and Decision Making

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Did you know that way before Hitler became a dictator, he actually spent nine months in a German jail? Provide the background for the escalating point before the Nazi party took over in World War II through the exercises in the resource. Activities include a warm-up, group work, primary source analysis, and oral presentations that build on what pupils understand so far.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

german history, germany, world war i, world war ii, republics, nazism, democracy, the economy, economic depressions, depression, inflation, politics, political parties, the treaty of versailles, historical context, historical analysis, adolf hitler

Additional Tags

german history, weimar republic, world war i, world war ii, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Instead of an in-class oral presentation, flip the classroom by assigning pupils to record a video presentation at home
  • Teach a short lesson about inflation beforehand if many students do not grasp economics yet

Classroom Considerations

  • Suggests reading a chapter of a linked resource from the website before class

Pros

  • Reinforces learning with homework assignment ideas
  • Eases scholars into comprehending concepts with scaffolded curriculum
  • Paints a vivid picture of the time before the Nazi party took over

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.9

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