Life in Nazi Germany
In this four-week course, students will explore the life of the German people living in Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler.
Melanie Wiancko
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 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 “Life in Nazi Germany”! It can be challenging to imagine life in Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler's rule in the 1930s at the cusp of war. This course aims to help students understand daily life in Germany. As a teacher of history, I am often asked by my students how people could let the rise of Nazi Germany happen. Through these four classes, we will explore the rise and progress of the Nazi Party and the changing of the general population to allow for a dictator to assume control of their everyday lives. From swastika-shaped cookie cutters to hate-based propaganda, the lives of German citizens were heavily influenced by Nazi ideology and ordinary citizens were encouraged to oppress and denounce their neighbours. This four-week course will be guided by slideshow presentations with pictures, videos, and discussion questions. Students are not required to have extensive knowledge of this time period but should understand some of the basics of World War Two and who Adolf Hitler was. This course is designed to be educational and create discussion, so students comfortable discussing history will be able to learn and engage with the material. Please see the Syllabus tab for a breakdown of each week. *Please note, if you are looking for other topics related to this course, I offer a variety of World War Two courses: Adolf Hitler: An Infamous Dictator - WW2 Anne Frank: Her Story and Legacy Land and Sea: The Battles of World War Two / WW2 WWII History: Dictators of World War Two World War Two History - The Holocaust: Understanding the Past
Learning Goals
Students will understand life in Nazi Germany from the young to the old.
Students will learn about the role of propaganda.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Weimar Republic to Nazi Germany
The rise of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers' Party, dictatorship, the fallout of the Great War 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Life in the 1930s - Pre-War
Propaganda, the Nazi Party, war preparation, relations between people, the Gestapo, censorship, women's role, eugenics 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Life of the Children
Hitler Youth, League of German Girls, education in the school system 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Life during the War
Soldiers (conscription), the home front, life under attack, Volkssturm 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing historical events that occurred in Nazi Germany (violence, manipulation, and control). There will be no graphic images or videos presented, but death, war, and violence will be mentioned in this course. Although this is not a course on the Holocaust, elements of the Holocaust will be mentioned to help students understand the conditioning of German citizens (propaganda, discrimination, oppression). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
- Perpetrators Victims Bystanders By Raul Hilberg
- Holocaust: A History By Deborah Dwork and Robert Jan van Pelt
- Facing History: "Heil Hitler!: Lessons of Daily Life" https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/heil-hitler-lessons-daily-life
- Family Life During the Holocaust - https://perspectives.ushmm.org/collection/family-life-during-the-holocaust
- How did Adolf Hitler happen? - The National WWII Museum
Joined May, 2020
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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 a degree in history and I have studied the topic of the Holocaust and Nazi Germany extensively. I have taken courses that are focused on this time period in history which has provided me with a thorough understanding of the events, people, and impacts that occurred as a result of Nazi Germany. 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
$64
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-10 learners per class
