Anne Frank: An In-Depth Look
In this five-part course, students will learn about the personal stories of the residents of the Secret Annex and of those who helped them during the Holocaust.
Melanie Wiancko
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5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssessment
If requested by a student's parent or guardian, I can provide written feedback on their child's participation throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
** New to Outschool? Use code MelanieWia2020 to save $20! ** Welcome to this five-week course on the story of Anne Frank and those who were a part of her story in the Secret Annex. Please note, that students do not need any prior knowledge about Anne Frank and are not required to have read her diary to attend this class. Students who have read her diary are also welcome to join as this will be a more in-depth look at each of the individuals in her story. Through our time together we are going to closely examine the individual 'characters' in Anne Frank's diary while examining the story of the Secret Annex. This will include looking at what their lives were like before the Holocaust happened, and what happened to those who survived this time period including Otto, and their helpers. We will discuss the daily life of those living in the cramped conditions above Otto, Anne's father's business and how they managed to hide from the authorities for over two years. We will also spend one class focusing on those who helped those in hiding and the risk they took. For an individual breakdown of each week, please see the 'Syllabus' tab. The goal of this course is to understand how the Holocaust impacted this group of people and completely changed their lives forever. Through our five weeks together, students will learn through a guided slideshow presentation which will include pictures, videos, and discussion questions to give students the opportunity to critically think about these events. * For students who have taken my one-time class on Anne Frank, this course is much more in-depth and provides more focus on the other individuals in Anne's story. There may be some overlap in Class 1 to give everyone background information, but the following weeks will provide fresh information.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the daily struggles of Jewish people living during the Holocaust.Students will learn about the personal stories of those who played a role in Anne Frank's diary.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Anne Frank & the Diary
- An introduction to the story of Anne Frank, including, the family's move to Amsterdam, and their choice to hide in the Secret Annex during the Second World War.
- An in-depth look at who Anne Frank was as a child.
- Examining the purpose of Anne's diary. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Frank Family
- An in-depth look at Anne's family members in the Secret Annex: Otto, Edith, and Margot. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The van Pels Family
- An in-depth look at the van Pels family members in the Secret Annex: Hermann, Auguste, and Peter. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Helpers
- An in-depth look at those who risked their lives to help those hiding in the Secret Annex including, the Gies, the Voskuijl, Victor Kugler, and Johannes Kleiman 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course deals with the topic of the Holocaust and the events of World War Two. Although no graphic information, images, or videos will be shown in this class, students should be aware that we will be discussing how the story ends for those in the Secret Annex.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
- Anne Frank House: https://www.annefrank.org/en/
- "Anne Frank's Tales From the Secret Annex" - by Anne Frank
- "Anne Frank Biography: Who was Anne Frank?" - https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/anne-frank-biography
- "Anne Frank: International Symbol of Holocaust Victimhood" - https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/anne-frank-international-symbol-holocaust-victimhood
- Perpetrators Victims Bystanders By Raul Hilberg
- www.facinghistory.org/topics/holocaust
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Nipissing University
I am a certified teacher with qualifications to teach intermediate and senior students. I have an undergraduate degree in history and I have studied the topic of the Holocaust extensively. I have taken courses that are focused on the Holocaust which has provided me with a thorough understanding of the events, people, and impacts that occurred as a result of the Holocaust. I am willing to answer any questions prior to the class about what students can expect if they are concerned about the sensitivity of the topic.Reviews
Live Group Course
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-12 learners per class
