Subject (s):  20th Century History and Foreign Language

Learner Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this lesson, the student will be able to:

1. Research the opinions and values of others in order to formulate their own decision on this issue.

2. Critically analyze an issue and make a decision

Materials:

1.  Paper

2.  Pen/Pencil

3. Bystanders, Resisters, and Rescuers Handout

1.  Internet Access

2.  Microsoft Word Software

3.  Printer

1.  Acceptable Use Policy on File

2.  Secure Computer Laboratory Access

3.  Organized Genocide Essay Rubric

4.  Bystanders, Resisters, and Rescuers Handout

1.  Introduce the Lesson

2.  Distribute Printed Copies of Bystanders, Resisters, and Rescuers Handout.

3.  Lecture/Discussion of listed concepts.

4. Students will then be given class time to research rescuers and write their essay.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
www.ushmm.org

Yad Vashem
www.yad-vashem.org.il

Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/people/rescuer.htm

Holocaust Heroes
www.holocaust-heroes.com/index.htm
 

5. Follow-Up Discussion after essays and research are completed.

1.  A Touch Screen for Physically Impaired Students.

2.  Additional time to complete the assignment will be permitted for Mentally Impaired Students.

3.  Screen Magnifiers for Visually Impaired Students.

4.  Increase Font Size and Format in Bold Lettering on all handouts for the Visually Impaired.

5.  Use Blue Paper to decrease glare for Visually Impaired.

6.  Consult Special Education Staff and review IEP and 504 Plans with that person.

1.  Students can create a foreign passport for themselves.  Passports must contain current picture, complete name, place of birth, date of birth, occupation, and date and place of issuance.

2. With knowledge gained from research, create contingency plans in order to hide someone from Nazi officials and prying local eyes.

3. View movies such as: Schindler’s List, The White Rose, Uprising, or Sophie’s Choice and write a critical review.

Evaluation/Assessment:

1.  Grade received on completed essay.  Organized Genocide Essay Rubric

State and National Standards:

WV Content Standards:
SS.11.1.3, SS.11.1.5, SS.11.1.7, SS.11.1.8, SS.11.5.9, SS.11.5.12, SS.11.5.26, SS.11.5.28, FLIII.1.1, FLIII.1.8, FLIII.2.3

National Standards:
Technology
3.  Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual.

6.  Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology.

Foreign Language
1.  Uses the target language to engage in conversations, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions and
     information.

2.  Understands and interprets written and spoken language on diverse topics from diverse media.

U.S. History
Era 8 -  The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
25.  Understands the causes and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its
       reshaping of the U.S. role in world affairs.

Job/Career Clusters:

        Human Services
        Social Worker
        Psychiatrist
 

References:

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
www.ushmm.org

Yad Vashem
www.yad-vashem.org.il

Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/people/rescuer.htm

Holocaust Heroes
www.holocaust-heroes.com/index.htm

 
 
 

Overview

Lesson One

Lesson Two

Lesson Three

Lesson Four

Lesson Five