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North Korea-A True Totalitarian Government

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze the differences among various forms of government to determine how power is acquired and used. They need to have a strong background regarding the rise of totalitarian governments after The Great War and the...
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One Survivor Remembers: Anti-Semitism

For Teachers 8th - 12th
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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Lead Up to World War II

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine Hitler's rise to power leading up to World War II. and how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to Hitler's rise to power in Germany. They identify the important countries involved in the beginning of World War II.
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Camera of My Family Video

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Hitler, the Nazis and the Holocaust.
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WWII

For Teachers 4th - 11th
As a review of information learned about Word War II, this would be a great resource. In a format using pictures, diagrams and lists of information, the presentation provides a look at the key topics. Both visually attractive and...
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Ages in Stages: An Exploration of the Life Cycle based on Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Human Development

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Examine Erikson's chart on the various stages one goes through growing up. Individually, they write a paper on whether or not they fit into those categories and how they are different today. In groups, for each stage they role play the...
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Summer Reading to Get Teens Thinking

For Teachers 8th - 11th
While summer reading usually involves entertaining fluff, here is a list of books that are thought-provoking, unique, and entertaining.
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Facing History and Ourselves

Do You Take the Oath?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Why did so many go along with Nazi policies during World War II? An investigatory unit includes four handouts, reading analyses, classroom discussion topics, and intriguing philosophical questions, helping learners understand the...
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Pre WWII Germany - Inflation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders differentiate between inflation and hyperinflation. They explain the economic conditions in Germany before WWII and the roles of government in a market economy. They analyze the importance of keeping inflation under...
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The Legacy of the "Great War"

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students study how the map of Europe changed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. They examine the results of the end of the Cold War.
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The Holocaust: An Introduction for Children (To Be Used with Number the Stars)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this literature and history worksheet, students prepare to read the novel by Lois Lowry Number the Stars. Students read the history behind the Nazi occupation of Denmark and the arrest of the Jews there. This is a 10 page historical...
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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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The Holocaust from Beginning to End

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the events that occurred before, during, and after the Holocaust and create a time line showing how those events are connected. They create a time line showing the events that occurred before, during, and after the...
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Never To Forget

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discuss the events leading up to antisemitic behavior in Europe during World War II. Through various activities, 10th graders acquaint themselves with the political ideology of Nazism and assess responsibility for the...
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Camera of My Family Video

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students watch and discuss Holocaust video.
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Camera of My Family Video

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Noren Family's view of life in Nazi Germany. In this discussion lesson students answer twelve questions asked by the teacher.
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Causes of World War II

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, learners view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 82 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this worksheet.
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World War II Erupts Chapter Review

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this World War II worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, eliminate 4 false sentences, and identify 2 themes from the history of the World War II era.
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Anne Frank: Everything Changed for Us

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars write about a time they were made to feel different, and when they were on the other side of the equation. They read other first hand accounts of times in history when people were made to feel like outsiders.
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Requiem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read poem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People, listen to Requiem based on poem, work on reading poem as music plays, discuss reasons for composer's musical choices, and investigate possibilities of performing a reading for an...
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Antisemitism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.
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Nazism

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the acts of the Nazi party and discuss how people can commit atrocities against humanity. They discuss the aspects of the Aryan race that the Nazis identified with and how they led them to think they should purify...
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Slideshare: The Rise of Hitler

For Students 9th - 10th
History teacher, Tom Richey, provides a comprehensive overview of the Hitler's rise to power in this 77 slide presentation.

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