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Righteous Among the Nations: Oskar Schindler as a Study Case Lesson PlanRighteous Among the Nations: Oskar Schindler as a Study Case Lesson Plan
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The Righteous Among the Nations are non-Jews who risked their lives during the holocaust to save Jews in countries under Nazi rule. Class groups examine the criteria for being named to this group and then must decide, based on the provided documents, whether Oskar Schindler is worthy of this award. The plan also includes suggestions for how to include excerpts from the film “Schindler’s List.”

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10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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