Anne Frank: Her Life, Diary & Legacy
Students will learn about the life, diary, and legacy of Anne Frank. Additionally, students will take a virtual tour of the Secret Annex, learn theories about who could have betrayed Anne Frank, and how the diary was published.
Linda Lu
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Anne Frank is famous for the diary she wrote while hiding for 2 years in what she called The Secret Annex. Students will learn about the fascinating, yet difficult and tragic, life of Anne Frank. We will learn about her early life, what her time hiding in the Secret Annex was like, her diary, and her powerful legacy. We will cover the following topics: - Anne Frank & Her Family Life - The Other People in Hiding and the Helpers - Secret Annex Virtual Tour and the Anne Frank House Museum - Who Betrayed Anne Frank and the Others in Hiding? - The Publication of Anne's Diary - Anne Frank's Legacy This class will be taught with Canva presentation slides, images, short video clips, and content from AnneFrank.org, including the Secret Annex virtual tour. The Marketing Image was created with Canva Magic Media AI. No prior knowledge about Anne Frank, the Holocaust, or World War II is necessary to take this class. The cover image for this class was created with AI using the Magic Studio tool on Canva.
Learning Goals
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the life and times of Anne Frank.Students will learn about the horrible impact of the Holocaust and how many people struggled to survive during this turbulent time in history.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Who Was Anne Frank?
Learn about the turbulent life and times of Anne Frank. Also, learn about the other people in hiding and the people who helped them. 33 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Anne Frank House Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Anne Frank House. We will begin with a lesson on Anne Frank's life and the difficult times she lived in. After that, we will explore a virtual model of the Anne Frank House. 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Who Betrayed Anne Frank?
No one knows exactly who betrayed Anne Frank and the others in hiding. There are some theories. Learn who has been accused of the betrayal and the reasons why. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Anne Frank's Legacy
Learn how and why Otto Frank decided to publish Anne's diary. Consider why so many people connect with her story and how you can positively impact the world around you. 12 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will deal with many difficult topics, including the Holocaust, discrimination, hate, violence, war, and death. We won't read Anne Frank's diary in class, but it is a book I will recommend to students for further reading and it will be mentioned a lot during class. Common Sense Media recommends this book for students ages 11 and up. Please review this book before allowing your children to read it. The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank involves descriptions of the Holocaust, discrimination, hate, violence, war, being fearful of death, puberty, and sexuality.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Anne Frank House Website
https://www.annefrank.org/en/
Virtual Tour of the Secret Annex from the Anne Frank House Museum Website
https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/secret-annex/
The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank
Written by Anne Frank
Anne Frank Remembered
By Alison Leslie Gold and Miep Gies
Anne Frank: The Biography
by Melissa Müller
History Chicks Podcast
http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-114-anne-frank/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
https://www.ushmm.org/
NC Council on the Holocaust
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/k-12-standards-curriculum-and-instruction/programs-and-initiatives/nc-council-holocaust
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of North Carolina Wilmington
I am a licensed teacher for grades K-12. I have taught about Anne Frank in a public school setting and I have attending professional development trainings from the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust, which is an agency of the NC Department of Public Instruction. I have read extensively about Anne Frank, the Holocaust, and World War II.
I also had the opportunity to visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. It was a humbling experience that pushed me to learn more about the Holocaust, World War II, and human rights.
This is a sensitive topic. It is important to remember that many people lost their lives and suffered greatly during the Holocaust. It is an important topic to study and to teach. I understand that it is important to be respectful and sensitive when discussing the Holocaust with students.Reviews
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