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Lessons from the Holocaust

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Students investigate the horrors of World War II by participating in a role-playing activity.  In this holocaust lesson plan, students read handouts describing the atrocities committed against the Jews in Germany during the mass slaughter.  Students make several choices during the role-playing activity and explain their choices to the class.

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jews and the holocaust, nazi's, occupied france, role playing activity, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
3 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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