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Holocaust Unit
Students read a book about World War II and the Holocaust while in small literature circles. They write journal entries and news articles based on the reading.
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Bringing the Holocaust Unit to Closure: Implications For the Future
Students examine the relevance of the Holocaust to the present and future. They watch an excerpt from the movie, 'Schindler's List,' participate in a discussion of the movie excerpt, view and discuss a speech by Elie Wiesel, and write a...
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Holocaust Case Studies
Seventh graders become familiar with the events of the Holocaust. They research information on the Holocaust using the Internet, novels, and videos. Students present case studies involving the Holocaust to the class. They develop and...
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Holocaust Research Project
Students research multiple aspects of WWII. In this Holocaust lesson, students will use several primary source documents to write a 3 page pater on subjects concerning WWII, such as Kristallnacht, Ethnic Cleansing and the Holocaust.
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Introduction to the Holocaust (Preparation for a Trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum)
Eighth graders consider the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders prepare for a trip to the National Holocaust Museum by reading and analyzing testimonies of 2 former Nazis.
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Voices of Tragedy and Horror: Remembering the Holocaust
Students consider the implications of the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read the graphic novel Maus at the end of a unit on World War II. Students discuss the impact of reading about the Holocaust as well as theme of...
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Voices from the Holocaust: A Message of Hope
Students develop a sense of historical empathy as they discuss The Holocaust and roll play activities designed to highlight prejudice in today's society. In this Holocaust history and The Diary of Anne Frank lesson, students...
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The Holocaust
Eighth graders consider how something like the Holocaust could happen. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders analyze German propaganda that was used to garner support for World War II. Students discuss which pieces of propaganda were the...
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Introducing the Victims of the Holocaust
Students consider the plight of Holocaust victims. For this World War II lesson, students discuss the number of Jews who were persecuted during the war and read biographies by Holocaust survivors. Students compose essays on personal...
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Voices or the Holocaust
Eighth graders determine how victims of the Holocaust fared. In this World War II lesson, 8th graders collaborate to research Holocaust deportation, ghettos, resistance, hiding, escape, and survival. Students discuss their findings and...
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Holocaust Education and World Languages
Pupils use poetry to share their feelings about the Holocaust. Using the internet, they research a major event of the twentieth century from a different viewpoint using the language of the foreign country. They use different structures...
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The Holocaust
Eleventh graders identify new vocabulary related to the Holocaust. For this Holocaust lesson, 11th graders complete a vocabulary self awareness chart and answer questions while viewing a video about the Holocaust.
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Holocaust Memorial Service
Students research victims of the Holocaust, then create pieces of art to depict the suffering of the Holocaust victims.
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New World, Old Evils: Latin America and the Holocaust
Students examine how Latin America was affected by the Holocaust in Europe. In groups, they research topics related to Latin America and World War II. They interview survivors if possible and discover how entire nations were effected...
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Students examine the location of the Holocaust. In this mapping lesson plan, students analyze two maps identifying the area in which the Holocaust took place. Students familiarize themselves with the symbols used during this time period...
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What America Knew About the Holocaust?
Students examine American involvement in World War II. For this World War II lesson, students discuss the Holocaust and its implications. Students read New York Times articles regarding the treatment of Jews during the war. Students...
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Pupils take a closer look at life in concentration camps. In this Holocaust lesson, students listen to their instructor tell the stories of 3 Holocaust survivors and discuss the effects that victims experienced after the war
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South Caroline Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Students consider voices of the Holocaust. For this human rights lesson, students discover several brave individuals who are now honored for their humanitarian efforts during the Holocaust. Students read and engage in class discussions...
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Lessons from the Holocaust - Hitler Youth
Students examine the political socialization that contributed to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust activity, students read about supporters of the Nazi party and how political socialization led to the Hitler Youth.
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Topic 1: Life before the Holocaust - Question:1
In this Holocaust survivors worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to note examples of anti-Semitic acts committed against 5 survivors.
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the Holocaust: the Life of a Jew
Students describe in detail the harsh conditions that the Jews were faced with. They practice their writing skills by keeping a daily journal and identify how their lives have been influenced by the Holocaust.
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The Holocaust
For this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers read the story of the Holocaust and focus upon the outcome for the survivors. The students could write a summary.
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The Holocaust
In this Holocaust history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the Holocaust and then respond to a reflection question.
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Children of The Holocaust
In this social studies worksheet, learners define the vocabulary related to the Holocaust by matching the definition with the word in the word bank.