The Path to Nazi Genocide: Who, When, Where, Why and How of the Holocaust
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Students will chronologically learn how a series of events led to the atrocity called The Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of 11 million people, 6 million of whom were Jewish, between the years of 1933 and 1945. They will learn about the history of European anti-semitism, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, the bureaucratic and systematic persecution and murder of the Jewish people, Righteous Rescuers and how we Remember those who perished. Lessons are taught using strategies that address multiple learning styles: videos, slides, lecture, discussion, activities, handouts that are provided, journal writing, and more. Day 1 - The History of Anti-semitism and Pre-war Jewish life Day 2 - The Rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party Day 3 - Persecution Under the Law Day 4 - Transports and Ghetto Life Day 5 - Camp Life and Death Day 6 - Righteous, Rescue and Remembrance This is a class for mature students who are familiar with the Holocaust, and who want to learn more about what happened and why. This is NOT a class recommended for sensitive learners, or learners younger than 13. Of additional note is that the horrific atrocities are presented from a historical perspective that humanizes the victims. The teacher has vast experience with teaching this to young people and the limits of what they can absorb during a short class. There is not a way to soften the effects of war or genocide. **********PLEASE READ************* Outschool has recently changed its policy regarding class cancellations. We know how disappointing canceled classes can be for learners, so we too are amending our policy. In the past we have waited for late enrollees, of which we have had MANY! Unfortunately we can no longer do that. Instead we will evaluate class enrollment for ongoing classes on teach Sunday at 5pm Eastern. IF enrollment falls below 3 students, we will push the class back a week. When other sections are available students will have the option to transfer to another class. Full refunds will be provided for learners who cannot attend the newly scheduled class time. Partial refunds for missed classes are NOT available. If a student must miss class, the recording is available to view at their convenience. All other refunds will be provided as per the Outschool Limited Refund policy (see below). If for any reason the class does not meet your expectation, you have the confidence of knowing that Outschool has a Happiness Guarantee and will provide a refund upon request via their Customer Support. Transfer requests within 24 hours of a scheduled class will NOT be approved. At that point it is too late to reschedule the class, and it is unfair to other families who may have enrolled thinking there were multiple learners enrolled. Instead students will be encouraged to watch the video of the class. Thank you for understanding, and for your loyalty. ******Students are expected to have their cameras on, and to participate verbally.****** ONLY students with prior knowledge of WWII and the Holocaust should enroll in this class. The minimum age will be adhered to strictly.
Learning Goals
Students will trace the history of anti-semitism in Europe and pre-war life of Jewish people.
Students will be able to describe Germany's government and economy after WWI and before Hitler comes to power.
Students will trace Hitler's life from immigrant, to convict to Chancellor and Fuhrer.
Students will examine the evolution of the Nazi Party from the 1920s to mid-1930s.
Students will analyze passages from Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, to understand his vision for Germany
Students will trace the evolution of the German plan to exterminate Jews from a concept to practice that led to the deaths of over 6 million.
Students will identify the difference between ghettos, concentration camps and death marches.
Students will examine the simultaneous operations in Russia and Europe to implement the Final Solution.
Students will describe the transition from the T4 program to the mass killing of Jews with gas.
Students will explore what it means to be considered a Righteous Among the Nations while learning about rescuers.
Students will identify ways to continue remembrance of Holocaust victims.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class includes a systematic plan to annihilate an entire race of people, and how the perpetrators set out to accomplish their goals. Included is information about concentration camps, ghettos, work camps, separation of families, gas chambers, the Einsatzgruppen death squads, medical experiments on women and children, rape and murder. Images of death, starvation and violence have been excluded from the presentation.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
USHMM.org, Yadvashem.org, National Geographic and PBS websites
Teaching Tolerance, Facing History, Echoes and Reflections curriculum
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Ohio Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lourdes College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Auburn University
I am a Holocaust trained educator who has taught the Holocaust through literature and primary source documents to students in grades 7 through 10. I have studied at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, as well as a 3-week seminar at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem with 36 other educators from around the world. Additionally I have hosted an educator workshop on Holocaust Education and collaborated with the creators of the Echoes and Reflections curriculum.
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Live Group Class
$80
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-7 learners per class