MRS. ROGERS’ CLASS 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR SEVENTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES The Holocaust ~From Anti-Semitism to Concentration Camps~
Dec 14, 2015
MRS. ROGERS’ CLASS2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
SEVENTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
The Holocaust~From Anti-Semitism to Concentration Camps~
Unit Summary
In this unit, students will experience an initial exposure to the Holocaust in a hands-on,
project-based format. Students will be guided through underlying themes, problems, and
solutions in order to summarize the Holocaust and its impact on European Society and Jewish
culture. Students will create projects that assist with real-world connections to anti-
Semitism, the Final Solution and the Nuremburg Trials. Why Project-Based Learning?
PBL Newsletter
Standard 7-5 Indicator 7-5.6
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the causes and effects of
world conflicts in the early twentieth century.
Summarize the Holocaust and its impact on European society and Jewish culture, including
Nazi policies to eliminate the Jews and other minorities, the
“Final Solution,” and the war crimes trials at
Nuremberg.
Standards
National Council for
the Social StudiesISTE
I. Culture II. Time, Continuity, and
Change IV. Individual
Development and Identity VI. Power, authority, and
Governance IX. Global Connections
X. Civic Ideals and Practices
Creativity and Innovation Communication and
Collaboration Research and Information
Fluency Critical Thinking, Problem
Solving, and Decision Making
Digital Citizenship Technology Operations
and Concepts
Themes & Technology Standards
AASL 21st Century Skills SC Internet Safety Standards
1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge
3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society
4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth
1-1. Recognize that content uploaded to the web is accessible to everyone and creates a reflection of who you are throughout your life.
1-3. Exhibit responsibility, safety and etiquette when communicating digitally.
2-2. Collaborate safely, responsibly, and effectively when using wikis, blogs, email, and emerging technologies.
3-1. Respect the copyright and intellectual property rights of others.
3-4. Understand the legal, ethical, and privacy guidelines for emailing and viewing/posting content.
3-5. Recognize the responsibility, legal consequences, and emotional effects of cyberbullying.
4-5. Avoid sharing personal logins and passwords.
4-7. Identify the appropriate use and safety precautions when participating in online activities.
21st Century & Safety Standards
Objectives
At the conclusion of the unit, each student will be able to:
*Summarize the major events of the Holocaust**Describe the purpose of concentration camps*
*Explain the purpose and result of the Nuremburg trials*
*Explain how the Holocaust impacted European society and Jewish culture*
Curriculum Framing Questions
How can we develop tolerance from our differences?
How did the Holocaust/Final Solution impact European Society? Why did the Nuremburg Trials occur? How is evidence of the Holocaust present today?
What is anti-Semitism? What is the Holocaust?
Why did the Holocaust occur? What is a concentration camp?
Why did Hitler choose concentration camps? How did the Holocaust end?
What are the Nuremburg trials?
Essential Question
Unit Questions
Content Questions
Assessment TimelineBefore During After
K-W-L Chart
Post-it note thoughts
Scenario Journal entry
Introduce Movie Rubric
Class Discussion
Video Clips Discussion
Holocaust Picture Book Discussion
K-W-L Chart
Think-pair-share
2-Column Notes (idea/relevance)
Review Movie Rubric
Picture Movie Storyboard
Informal Observation
Journal entry
Blog Reflections
K-W-L Chart
Self-Assessment
Peer-Assessment
Project Reflection
Movie Rubric completion
Formal Assessment
Journal Entry
Assessment PurposeK-W-L Chart To assess and document students’ prior knowledge, knowledge expectations, and learning outcomes in
a written format
Sticky notes sorting activity (before/after)
To assess students’ prior knowledge and learning outcomes in a visual-spatial & kinesthetic format
Journal entries To assess students’ reflection and thoughts throughout the learning process in regards to prompts (derived from CFQs)
Essential facts handout completion
To assess students’ abilities to search and find information, and to provide students a list of factual information so they can focus on higher order thinking skills
Paper Movie Rubric To provide students an assessment guideline tool for outcomes and expectations
ETV Video Clips questions To activate prior knowledge, comprehension skills, and inference skills; spawn class discussion
Holocaust Picture Book To activate prior knowledge, comprehension skills, and inference skills; spawn class discussion
2-Column Notes Chart To assess main idea/big picture comprehension – What is the relevance of events?
Think-pair-share activities For students to assess each other’s thoughts, provide feedback, etc.
Storyboard Outline To assess students’ thought processes – provide guidance and feedback through teacher conferences
Informal Observations/Teacher
Conferences
To provide ongoing feedback throughout the Paper Movie creation process
Blog reflections To assess student thinking about their own thinking (metacognition)
Self-assessment For students to assess themselves as individuals – work ethic, comprehension, community skills, etc.
Peer-assessment For students to assess peers based on work ethic, comprehension, community skills, etc.
Project Reflection For students to evaluate themselves and the content – provides teacher guidance on how the lesson & project can be improved
Formal assessment Exposes students to the standardized questioning format with forced-choice answers.
Assessment Function
Student Storyboard and
Paper MovieSample
Whole map - highlight Germany
(describe continent, country, location)
Concentration Camps(Explain the rise of CCs – Why?)
Effects for Today(Tolerance, Conflict, Ideology)
Pull out Germany – move in Hitler
(Describe Totalitarian Government & Hitler’s Rise to power)
Star of David (Explain the hatred of the Jews
by Hitler & the Nazi Party)
Nuremburg Trials(Accountability)
Life in the Concentration Camps – The Final Solution
(Effects of CCs; extermination methods)
Summary/Recap Slide(Hitler/Nazis, CCs, Nuremburg
Trials)
Results of the Final Solution(facts/#s)
Holocaust Paper Movie Storyboard
http://www.dropbox.com/tour#1
Sample Paper Video
SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS
Paper Movie Rubric
Alternative Reflection - Checklist
KWL
Blog Question Examples
Collaboration Assessment - self/peer
Self Assessment
2-Column Notes Template
Post-it Notes Sorting Assessment
Thank you!!!Fran G. Rogers
Technology CoachSchool District of Newberry County
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