What We Can Learn From A Tragedy: A Study Of The Holocaust
Students will learn about the Holocaust and write about what individuals can learn today as a result of a tragedy that took place long ago.
Elan Divine
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4.4
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What's included
7 live meetings
10 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
I will assign the viewing of "Paperclips".Assessment
No formal assessment will be required.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Students will learn about the history of the Holocaust through personal narrative, discussion, and a documentary called "Paperclips". We will spend some time discussing the documentary as well as other reading materials. We will also spend time writing personal reflections about what each individual is learning and taking away from this close-up study. Week 1: Introduction and What is the Holocaust? Week 2: Conditions Before the Holocaust: What is antisemitism? What were some of the common antisemitic tropes and beliefs that ignited large-scale hatred of Jews? Week 3: State sponsored violence and the concept of "The Final Solution": Week 4: Concentration camps: Conditions, survival, and liberation Week 5: Who were the important people involved? Oscar Schindler and other "heroes" : We will also discuss the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and the Bielski partisans. Week 6: The end of World War Two in Europe and the end of the Holocaust: What happened after the Holocaust? Week 7: What lessons can we still learn today? Discussion of "Paperclips" and how we can now take the lessons of the Holocaust and apply it to today.
Learning Goals
Students will study the process by which the Holocaust was allowed to happen and was accepted by whole countries.
Students will view and discuss the documentary "Paperclips".
Students will also analyze the world's response to this event.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Holocaust is an extremely sensitive piece of history. I have taught the Holocaust to fourth graders before and I take great care to present the content in an age appropriate manner. I do welcome any and all parent participation.
Supply List
We will be using the movie "Paperclips" and excerpts from the book, "Night", by Elie Wiesel. We will also use other eye-witness accounts throughout the class. All of these will be provided by the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
1. "Paperclips" Movie and Study Guide
2. Lessons and images from the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.
3. Lessons and images from Yad V'Shem, the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem.
4. Resources from Facing History Holocaust education organization.
5. Resources from the Center of Holocaust Education.
Joined June, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I taught for 9 years as a fourth grade teacher in a Jewish Day School, where the Holocaust was a major topic was taught. I also formally taught in Hebrew Schools, where the Holocaust was taught. Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
90 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-7 learners per class
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