Summary
Subject: Social Studies/World History
Suggested Grade Levels: 9th-12th grade
Time Required: 2, 70 minute class periods.
Addressed Kentucky Standard:
- HS.WH.I.Q.1 Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in world history.
- HS.WH.I.Q.2 Generate supporting questions to develop knowledge, understanding and/or thinking relative to key concepts in world history framed by compelling questions.
- HS.WH.CE.9 Determine the causes of the World Wars and their global effects between 1900-1945
Summary and Rationale:
This lesson challenges students to think about the various ways historical events, particularly the Holocaust, should be remembered. To do this, students will use student-generated questions as a way to explore various ways of historical remembrance. Teachers will be presented with one source they can use to help students think about questions, but are encouraged to use other sources that are thought-provoking. This lesson would work best at the end of a unit on the Holocaust or as a starting “hook” activity to provide students an entry point into studying the Holocaust.
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