Children of the Holocaust

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The Holocaust changed the way the world views varying cultures.  This unit will take us on a journey through the eyes of children.  We will travel to a historical period where some adults and children were viewed as different and inferior.  As a result, it brought a lot of saddness into the world.  We will explore what happens to a world where there is no tolerance for cultural differences.  Children from other cultures are more alike than we may think.  We all need food, shelter, family, and love.  This is an opportunity for us to develop an appreciation for different cultures and celebrate these differences.  

ONLINE HOLOCAUST DISCUSSION FORUM: This is the discussion forum where you can discuss the questions from the book.  You will need your username and password to participate.

Does History Repeat Itself? 

Some say Hisotry repeats itself.  I say it only repeats itself, if you let it.  Read this article published in the New York Times Upfront magazine about Darfur, a place in Africa, and see what you think?  There is a word wizard on this page.  If you highlight any words you do not know, the Word Wizard will pronounce the word for you and give you the definition.  After, we will have a classroom discussion on what we can do to make the world a safer place for everyone. 

Children of the Holocaust Ghetto Wall

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Final Project Directions (pdf file)
This project is designed for you to express your understanding of the novel(s) that you read. The Holocaust Remembrance Memorial Ghetto Wall will be a collage of the fine arts. This includes visual art, creating writing, and music. Read the criteria for each project below and pick a project that you like best. Complete the project from the perspective of a character in your book—walk a mile in their shoes, so to speak. For example, if you read Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, you may want to do the project by pretending you are Annemarie, Ellen, or Peter. If you are unsure of your goal once you pick a project, meet with me and I will help you get on the right track. We must hang onto our ideas of peace and harmony in the world—and the efforts of one person truly do matter. Therefore, the purpose for Children of the Holocaust Ghetto Wall is to educate people about prejudice and hatred, so that history does not repeat itself. Your project should reflect this theme.

Final Project Rubric (pdf file)
Before you start your project. You must read the rubric to see how you will be graded.

Directions for Blogging (pdf file)
Use this handout to guide you in accessing the password protected blog and to help you with posting responses on the blog.

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