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Students examine Nazi propaganda. In this Holocaust activity, students investigate the power of symbolism as they examine Nazi propaganda cartoons and then create their own cartoons using propaganda regarding current events of their choosing.

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Research, symbolism, propaganda, the holocaust

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conveying messages, holocaust, propaganda, Research Skills, symbolism, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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