Imagine hearing someone claim an event like the Holocaust never happened. Pupils use audio podcasts and reading passages to dive into the lives of those impacted by the Holocaust of World War II. Using the information they gather, class members develop an understanding of antisemitism, denial, and distortion of the events of the past come to light.

Concepts

holocaust survivors, the holocaust, genocide, propaganda, prejudice

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Split the class into groups and assign an individual from each episode to present to the class 
• Extend the lesson by developing a present-day module and podcast about a current issue

Classroom Considerations

• Set aside multiple class periods for the lesson which is designed for several days
  

Pros

• Lesson is open-ended, allowing the instructor to use the materials as they see fit 
• Holocaust Museum online resources allow for extension of the lesson into deeper topics of antisemitism 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3