Participant Says,
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than any other resource I’ve read
or class I’ve taken.
The depth & knowledge in these lessons is phenomenal!”
HOLOCAUST EDUCATORS COHORT
Now, more than ever, teaching history must be anchored in primary sources that provide documented truth and evidence of historical events such as the Holocaust. The Cohort provides a deep dive into the history utilizing primary sources & equipping educators to feel confident to teach this difficult topic.
COHORT HIGHLIGHTS:
Learn from experts in the field
Alignment with new MN Social Studies Standards
Ready-to-use lessons for full unit, rich in primary sources
Students use historical evidence to analyze, draw conclusions about how and why past events transpired
Be part of a national educators cohort
Earn Continuing Ed Units (CEUs) for clock hours
Judaism &
Diversity of Jewish Life
What does it mean to be Jewish?
Examine Jewish narratives and primary sources to gain a better understanding of the fullness, richness, and diversity of Jewish experiences in different geographic regions over time.
Antisemitism
Examine historical roots of antisemitism and ways in which the “oldest hatred” has changed over time; recognize examples of contemporary antisemitism and ways in which people and/or institutions act in response.
Rise of Nazism
Examine an historical overview of the political and governmental structures that existed in Germany from 1888-1936, with emphasis on the Nazis’ rise and consolidation of power in Germany.
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Power of Propaganda
Explore how Nazis used propaganda to win broad voter support, implement radical programs, and justify war and mass murder.
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Collaboration & Complicity
Explore the roles and responsibilities of individuals and institutions during the Holocaust.
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Challenges of Escape
Analyze the complex factors that led Jews to emigrate from Nazi Germany and Nazi- occupied countries, and the complex factors that impeded their attempts.
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Wannsee Conference & "Final Solution"
Examine the progression of anti-Jewish laws and policies that began with the expulsion of Jews and progressed to their systematic murder on an industrial scale.
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Rescue & Resistance
Identify resistance and rescue efforts and examine why specific efforts were and were not possible based on time, geography, and circumstances.
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Aftermath of the Holocaust
Examine the effects of WWII and the collapse of the Nazi regime on Jewish survivors, including liberation, displaced persons (DP) camps, Nuremberg tribunals, ongoing antisemitism, and the creation of the state of Israel.
