Intro to the Holocaust Stations

Stations

Intro to the Holocaust

STATION 1

The Holocaust Webquest

STATION 2

WWII Timeline

STATION 3

The Secret Annex

STATION 4

We Must Never Forget

Webquest

Intro

The Holocaust Webquest

Instructions: You will complete a webquest to learn more about The Holocaust. To keep track of your research, you will use your packet to write down the appropriate information.

The holocaust webquest

Station 1

Intro to the Holocaust

Intro

Instructions

JeWS in prewar germany

THe "Final solution"

NAzi camp system

NAzi rule

Define it

Pre-War

What was it?

Wonder

Compare and Contrast

Outcome

Reflect

Research

Reflect

Intro

Station 3

World war II Timeline

Instructions: You will create a timeline with at least 12 major events from World War II. Include the date, event, and a description what happened. Use credible websites to find this information and determine what the most significant events are.

Intro

Secret Annex

THe secret annex

Instructions: You will explore the place that Anne Frank and her family hid during the time of World War II. This station will prepare you for reading The Diary of Anne Frank play by helping you get familiar with the characters and the setting.

The secret annex

Station 3

Intro to the Holocaust

Intro

Instructions

The main characters

The SEcret Annex

In Hiding

Explore

Analyze

The Helpers

Intro

Never Forget

We Must never forget

Instructions: You will analyze photos and quotes about the Holocaust. Then, you will answer the essential questions for this unit.

We must never forget

Station 4

Intro to the Holocaust

Intro

Instructions

Essential questions

Photos

quotes

Arbeit Macht Frei

Sophie Scholl

Elie Wiesel

April 1945 - A Pile of Shoes

Jews in Prewar Germany

Pre-War

Read through the articles listed under "Jews in Prewar Germany". Write at least 3 sentences summarizing the treatment of Jews before World War II. Be specific.

Explore

After exploring The Secret Annex, answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Where did the Franks hide? Be specific and include details. 2. What are three things that you notice about The Secret Annex? 3. Based on the surroundings, what do you think about their living conditions? Answer in at least 2 sentences.

Jews in Prewar Germany

Reflect

Read through the articles listed under "Jews in Prewar Germany". In complete sentences, answer the following questions: What are some events that occurred that foreshadowed the events of The Holocaust? How do these events make you feel? Why?

Essential Question #1

Answer the following question in at least 2 sentences.

How does change impact society? Explain.

The Helpers

Analyze the people who were helping those who were hiding in The Secret Annex. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Who were Miep and Jan Gies? In 3 sentences describe Miep and Jan Gies' role in hiding the eight people? 2. Who was Victor Kugler? What was his role in The Secret Annex? 3. Who was Johannes Kleiman? What was his role in The Secret Annex? 4. Who were the Voskuijl's? What were their role in The Secret Annex?

Nazi Camp System

What was it?

Read through the articles listed under "Nazi Camp System". In at 3 sentences, what was the Nazi camp system?

Essential Question #2

Answer the following question using a bulleted list. Provide at least 3 bullet points for each.

What are the benefits and consequences of reflecting on the past?

Elie Wiesel

Read the quote, then answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What does this quote mean to you?2. Do you agree with this quote? Explain your thoughts in at least 3 sentences. 3. Write about a time that you chose to take a side or should have taken a side on an issue. What was the impact? Explain in at least 3 sentences.

"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."-Elie Wiesel

Nazi Camp System

Outcome

Read through the articles listed under "Nazi Camp System". What was the outcome of the Nazi camp system? Explain in at least 2 sentences.

The "Final Solution"

Define it

Read through the articles listed under "The Final Solution". In your own words, explain what this was.

April 1945 - A Pile of Shoes

Analyze the following photo then answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What are three things that stand out to you in this photo? 2. What are two inferences you can make about this photo? 3. What does this photo represent?

Arbeit Macht Frei

Analyze the following photo. Click the photo to watch the video, then answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. What does "arbeit macht frei" mean? 2. Where could this sign be found? 3. Based on what you know about this sign, what can you infer?

Nazi Rule

Research

Read any of the articles listed under "Nazi Rule". Look for the answers to your questions and try to learn something new! Write 3 interesting facts that you find.

Nazi Rule

Reflect

Reflect on what you read about Nazi rule in at least 3 sentences.

Sophie Scholl

Click the quote to learn more about Sophie Scholl, then answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What does this quote mean to you?2. In at least 2 sentences, explain how Scholl's actions matched her words. 3. Think about how Scholl's life was taken. Would you have done what she did? Explain in at least 2 sentences.

"How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause?"-Sophie Scholl

Analyze

After watching the videos embedded in the The Secret Annex, answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. In at least 2 sentences, explain the history of the bookcase that functioned as a secret door. 2. In atl least 3 sentences, explain what their experience with food was while in hiding. 3. In at least 2 sentences, explain the significance of the attic window.

The "Final Solution"

Compare and Contrast

Read through the articles listed under "The Final Solution". Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast ghettos and killing centers.

In Hiding

Analyze the people who were hiding in The Secret Annex. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. How many people were hiding in The Secret Annex? Explain the obstacles that they might have faced because of this. 2. Who are the members of the Frank family? Write down 3 facts that you learned about the Frank family. 3. Who are the members fo the van Pels family? Write down 3 facts that you learned about the van Pels. 4. Who is Fritz Pfeffer? Write down 2 facts about him.

Essential Question #3

Answer the following question in at least 3 sentences.

How does research aid your understanding of societal topics? Explain.

Nazi Rule

Wonder

Before researching, write down three questions that you have about Nazi rule.