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Jewish Stars of David

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the history of the Holocaust and complete a KWL chart. Using the Internet, they research an aspect of the Holocaust they are interested in and watch a documentary. They read testimonies of survivors and identify other...
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Holocaust Remembrance Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking...
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Bystanders in the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers recognize effects of apathy and indifference, examine behaviors associated with obedience, conformity, and silence, and explore legal responses to issues raised by the Holocaust.
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Public Deception

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students debate the ethics of prominent figures who are accused of deception. The standards of expectation that they have for famous people are examined in this lesson.
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The Holocaust in Art, Photography and Writing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore paintings, photographs and writings about the Holocaust using the internet. Researching the various websites, they will discover different human experiences of Holocaust victims. After researching, students write about...
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To Honor All Children from Prejudice to Discrimination to Hatred....to Holocaust, Part 1

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze different perspectives of the history of the Holocaust. They experience primary and secondary sources along with pieces from literature, documentaries, songs and letters. A commitment of honor and dedication is expressed...
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Refugees: International Law and U.S. Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore refugee policies. In this international law and U.S. policy lesson, students examine the U.S. policy on refugees between 1950 and 1980 as well as the current policy. Students examine the compliancy of international laws...
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World War II

For Teachers 5th
Students research World War II and discuss how conflicts in the war lead to change. In this World War II lesson plan, students read books, watch movies, complete activity sheets, and answer questions all researching the war.
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The Holocaust

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders reflect on the effects of the Holocaust and the events leading up to World War II.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders complete several activities, including a WebQuest, that analyze the Holocaust and its...
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Holocaust Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the contributions of Holocaust heroes. In this Holocaust lesson, students watch "Holocaust Heroes," and discuss the stories shared in the video. Young scholars create scrapbooks that feature the real or fictional...
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Teaching the World Wars Through Art

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students can learn about World War I and II through art, such as posters, paintings, and photographs,
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Teaching About Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students can find that genocide is a prevalent theme in world history.
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Master Race

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a short film on the rise of Nazism and its main principles. They read first hand accounts of Kristallnacht and identify turning points in Hilter's foreign policy. They write a newspaper article describing what...
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Population Density in the Ghettos

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils examine population density in Jewish ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson, students calculate population density of cities around the world using the provided information. Pupils then discuss the implications of high population...
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Freedom from Oppression

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate instances of genocide and role play as reporters writing news stories and editorials.
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Ideas for Research and Discussion of Anne Frank's Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the life of Anne Frank. In this World War II lesson, students consider Frank's religious identity and national identity. Students also discuss children's rights as they consider Frank and other Jewish children who...
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Individual Responsibility and Resistance During the Holocaust

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the role of resistance during the Holocaut. Identifying misconceptions, they discuss them as a way to gather the truth about this time in history. They explore the roles of various groups of resistance and share this...
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Spiritual, Educational, and Physical Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars review the organization of the ghettos in Eastern Europe. Using the internet, they gather more insight on the people who lived in the ghettos. They discuss the reaction of some members to join resistance movements. They...
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The Holocaust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, learners read the story of the Holocaust and focus upon the outcome for the survivors. The students could write a summary.
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Voices of Tragedy and Horror: Remembering the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the implications of the Holocaust. In this World War II instructional activity, students read the graphic novel Maus at the end of a unit on World War II. High schoolers discuss the impact of reading about the...
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Holocaust Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Holocaust vocabulary activity, students match vocabulary words to the left with their definitions to the right. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Anne Frank: Timeline

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders become acquainted with major events, especially related to the life and times of Anne Frank and compare personal and family chronology to Twentieth Century events. They examine how discrimination existed in the past and...
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Starvation in the Ghettos

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate how human beings survive under camp and ghetto life's extreme condition while understanding the USRDA requirements. They recognize the suffering and loss of life due to the lack of adequate nutrition.
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.

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