Lesson Plan 1: Understanding the Final Solution
Objective: To understand the concept of the Final Solution and its impact on the Jewish community.
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts on the Final Solution
- Video: "The Holocaust Explained" by History.com
- Cards with different scenarios related to the Final Solution
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Review what the students have learned so far about the Holocaust and the Nazi regime.
- Introduce the concept of the Final Solution and explain its significance in the Holocaust.
- Ask the students what they already know about the Final Solution.
Activity 1: Video (20 minutes):
- Show the video "The Holocaust Explained" by History.com.
- Pause the video at key points to ask the students questions and encourage discussion.
Activity 2: Cards (30 minutes):
- Divide the students into groups of 3-4.
- Give each group a set of cards with different scenarios related to the Final Solution.
- Ask the students to discuss each scenario and come up with a solution that would have helped the Jewish community during the Holocaust.
- After 15 minutes, have each group present their solutions to the class.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Recap what the students have learned about the Final Solution.
- Ask the students how they can apply what they have learned to their visit to Auschwitz.
Homework:
- Ask the students to research and write a short essay on the impact of the Final Solution on the Jewish community.
Lesson Plan 2: Remembering the Victims of the Final Solution
Objective: To understand the impact of the Final Solution on the Jewish community and to remember the victims.
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts on the victims of the Final Solution
- Video: "The Last Days" by Steven Spielberg
- Art supplies (paper, markers, paint, etc.)
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Review what the students have learned about the Final Solution.
- Introduce the concept of remembering the victims of the Holocaust.
- Ask the students why it is important to remember the victims.
Activity 1: Handouts (20 minutes):
- Give each student a handout on the victims of the Final Solution.
- Ask the students to read the handout and choose one victim to research further.
- After 10 minutes, have each student share what they have learned about their chosen victim.
Activity 2: Video (30 minutes):
- Show the video "The Last Days" by Steven Spielberg.
- Pause the video at key points to ask the students questions and encourage discussion.
Activity 3: Art (30 minutes):
- Ask the students to create an art piece that represents their chosen victim.
- Encourage the students to be creative and use different art supplies.
- After 20 minutes, have each student present their art piece to the class.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Recap what the students have learned about the victims of the Final Solution.
- Ask the students how they can honor the victims during their visit to Auschwitz.
Homework:
- Ask the students to write a reflection on what they have learned about the victims of the Final Solution and how they can honor their memory.
Video links:
- "The Holocaust Explained" by History.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bTKRkmwtGY
- "The Last Days" by Steven Spielberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvzvz3QfJf4