University of Southern California
Persecution of the German-Jews: The Early Years - 1933-1939
Young historians learn about the dehumanization process of stripping German Jews of basic, fundamental rights prior to the genocide of European Jews in the 1940s. Learners watch video clips of survivors who recount such events...
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Anti-Semitism Workshop
Originating from the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, here is a resource to support your world historians in their study of World War II, the Holocaust, your cultural scholars learning about anti-semitism, or your...
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One Survivor Remembers: Anti-Semitism
Students analyze and discuss how propaganda influenced anti-Semitism and it's role in World War II. In this propaganda lesson plan, students define the terms involved in this assignment. Then they will discuss their reactions to a film...
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Writing Exercise: The Plague
Here you will find a cross-curricular writing exercise. It is limited as an engaging or interactive activity. However, this worksheet on the 14th century spread of the plague does have learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts,...
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Bible--Anti-Semitism
Learners define anti-Semitism and list reasons that Hitler believed Jews were the most inferior race. In this anti-Semitism lesson, students discuss anti-Semitism and search a website to find reasons Hitler and others give for...
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Antisemitism in Early America
Eleventh graders explore the rise of antisemitism in the United States in the early 20th century. After reading a passage concerning one man's ordeal, 11th graders discuss how the civil rights of minority groups has been viewed in...
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European Antisemitism in the 15th - 18th Centuries
Pupils gather information on the Holocaust. Using document-based questions, they evaluate the different perspectives of primary sources. They are introduced to the topic of antisemitism and its role throughout the 15th through 18th...
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News Watch
Students examine newspaper articles that deal with human rights issues, prejudice, ethnic wars, antisemitism, racism, and inequality.
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Antisemitism
Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Holocaust Encyclopedia
Browsable directory of encyclopedia articles on topics related to the Holocaust, with accompanying rich-media material (photos, maps, historical films, audio clips, etc.) available for particular topics. A full complement of articles is...
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Vichy Law and the Holocaust in France
Discusses how Petain's collaborationist government condemned France's Jewish population. Includes reviews, articles, and resources by Richard H. Weisberg.
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Facing History and Ourselves
Official website for Facing History and Ourselves, an international educational and professional development organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Ushmm: Holocaust Encyclopedia: Antisemitism
An explanation of the term "antisemitism" and its particular reference to the Holocaust.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Anne Frank
Anne Frank's writing in her diary became one of the most recognized accounts of life for a Jewish family in Europe during World War II.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Antisemitism in History: Nazi Antisemitism
A brief description of Nazi antisemitism. The site also provides links to the entire United States Holocaust Memorial Museum site.
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American Jewish Archives: Great Voices of Reform Judaism: Stephen M. Wise
Discover the impact Dr. Wise had on the reform of Judaism and read about his views on topics such as zionism, antisemitism, and justice.
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Ben Austin's Sociology Corner: Chronology of the Holocaust: 1930 1945
Factual chronology of the Holocaust from 1930-1945. Detailed accounts beginning with the National Socialist Party to the liberation of concentration camps.