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Holocaust and Human Behavior

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Last Modified April 8, 2021
Description
Reading

The Bear That Wasn't

Explore identity, conformity, and authority with this modern fable about a bear forced to navigate society's perception of who he is.

 

An illustration from Fred Tashlin's The Bear That Wasn't.
Video

Holocaust and Human Behavior in the Classroom

Teachers at Animo Jackie Robinson Charter High School use our Holocaust and Human Behavior resource and journey of discovery about oneself and others ("Scope and Sequence") to help students think critically about history and make informed choices.

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Collection

Holocaust and Human Behavior

Explore the digital version of our core resource on the Holocaust. Find classroom-ready readings, primary sources, and short documentary films that support a study of the Holocaust through the lens of human behavior.

Colored painting of trees.
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Lesson

The Refugee Crisis and 1930s America

Students are introduced to the many factors that influenced Americans’ will and ability to respond to the Jewish refugee crisis, including isolationism, racism, xenophobia, and antisemitism.

A crowd of American men and women hold signs protesting Nazi Germany's actions.
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Lesson

The Refugee Crisis and 1930s America

Students are introduced to the many factors that influenced Americans’ will and ability to respond to the Jewish refugee crisis, including isolationism, racism, xenophobia, and antisemitism.

A crowd of American men and women hold signs protesting Nazi Germany's actions.
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Teaching Strategy

K-W-L Charts

Use K-W-L charts to help students assess what they already know about a topic and what they want to learn.

K-W-L Chart template that can be printed out and used in the classroom.