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Ethical Dilemmas in Teaching the Holocaust Lesson PlanEthical Dilemmas in Teaching the Holocaust Lesson Plan
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Ethical Dilemmas in Teaching the Holocaust

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Students are exposed to a variety of readings about the Nazi Party and concentration camps. Using the readings as a guide, they identify moral issues that we all face studing the Holocaust. They decide to work together to end bigotry and hatred in the world today.

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