Intro to the Holocaust Stations

Stations

Intro to the Holocaust

STATION 4

We Must Never Forget

STATION 1

The Holocaust Webquest

STATION 3

The Secret Annex

STATION 2

WWII Timeline

Webquest

Intro

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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.

NAzi rule

Station 1

Intro to the Holocaust

JeWS in prewar germany

Reflect

THe "Final solution"

Outcome

Compare and Contrast

Reflect

Define it

What was it?

Pre-War

Research

NAzi camp system

Wonder

The holocaust webquest

Intro

Instructions

2

Station 3

World war II Timeline

Intro

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.

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Secret Annex

THe secret annex

Intro

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.

Station 3

Intro to the Holocaust

Analyze

In Hiding

The Helpers

Explore

The secret annex

Intro

Instructions

The SEcret Annex

The main characters

4

Never Forget

We Must never forget

Intro

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

Station 4

Intro to the Holocaust

We must never forget

Intro

April 1945 - A Pile of Shoes

Instructions

Photos

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Sophie Scholl

Elie Wiesel

Arbeit Macht Frei

Essential questions

quotes

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.

Jews in Prewar Germany

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

Explore

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.

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?

Jews in Prewar Germany

Answer the following question in at least 2 sentences.

Essential Question #1

How does change impact society? Explain.

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

The Helpers

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?

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

Nazi Camp System

What was it?

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

Essential Question #2

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

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

Elie Wiesel

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

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.

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

Nazi Camp System

Outcome

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

The "Final Solution"

Define it

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

April 1945 - A Pile of Shoes

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?

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

Arbeit Macht Frei

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?

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.

Nazi Rule

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

Sophie Scholl

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

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.

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

Analyze

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.

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

The "Final Solution"

Compare and Contrast

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

In Hiding

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.

Answer the following question in at least 3 sentences.

Essential Question #3

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

Wonder

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

Nazi Rule