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| Which subject | History |
| What topic | Holocaust |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Holocaust
Year 7
History
20 students
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly introduce the topic of the Holocaust. Discuss the importance of learning about historical atrocities. Ask students what they know about the topic. |
| 2 | Historical Context | 10 min | Present a brief overview of the historical context prior to the Holocaust (e.g., World War I, rise of Nazi ideology). Use visual aids to aid understanding. |
| 3 | Key Events and Figures | 10 min | Introduce key events (e.g., Kristallnacht, ghettos, concentration camps) and important figures (e.g., Anne Frank, Oskar Schindler). Hand out summary sheets. |
| 4 | Ethical Discussion | 3 min | Facilitate a brief discussion on the moral implications of the Holocaust. Questions: "What can we learn today?" "How does this affect our view of human rights?" |
| 5 | Conclusion | 2 min | Summarise the key points discussed. Reinforce the importance of remembrance and learning from the past. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 0 min | Assign reading from a selected book or article about the Holocaust. Ensure students understand that they will not present but must complete a short reflection written as homework. |
Students are to read a specific chapter or article about the Holocaust and write a short reflection (200-300 words) about what they learned and how it impacted their understanding of human rights. The reflections will be collected for review but not presented in class.
The lesson meets the national curriculum requirements for understanding significant historical events and developing empathy through history. It encourages critical thinking about the past and its relevance today.