The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Lesson Plan

Holocaust Research (Day 1)

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will become familiar with the history and background of the Holocaust and practice researching a topic only using credible sources.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.7

Structure:

Ask students to share what they know about the Holocaust. Many of your students may already have some knowledge of World War II and the devastation of the Nazis. Some of your students may have had family members who were directly impacted by the Holocaust. Others may have misguided preconceived notions about the genocide. You can take a few minutes to see what students know, encourage those who have knowledge to...