LESSONS
OF THE HOLOCAUST
Background: This unit focuses upon literature about the holocaust. It includes nonfiction and fiction. Therefore, the nonfiction includes “primary source” documents. The fiction includes several different fiction books about events during WW II and the holocaust.
Goals: 1. Understand the events and people involved in the holocaust
2. Practice using nonfiction, primary sources, such as articles, documents, etc.
3. Read an interesting book for ACR!
Requirements:
1. Read a book from West library about the holocaust.
2. If it is an ACR book, pass ACR test.
3. If it is not an ACR book, complete the book report form.
4. Complete a project (see below) about the book. You may work with a partner on the project. If you choose to work with a partner or two, the project must be divided between the partners. Ms. Strange must approve partnerships and project assignments.
Projects:
1. Construct a detailed posterboard with color pictures and captions that describes a related topic. (Example: Facts about Anne Frank, Holocaust figures, deportation of Jewish people, Maps of WW II, etc.,)
OR
Construct a Power Point presentation about the book you read.
2. Research the chosen topic in computer lab.
3. Present your project to the class. Explain a little about it and what you learned.
LESSONS
OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
Background: This unit focuses upon literature about the history of African-Americans. It includes nonfiction and fiction. Therefore, the nonfiction includes “primary source” documents. The fiction includes several different fiction books about young African-Americans and their experiences.
Goals: 1. Understand the history of African-Americans.
2. Practice using nonfiction, primary sources, such as articles, documents, etc.
3. Read an interesting book for ACR!
Requirements:
1. Read a book from West library about African-Americans.
2. If it is an ACR book, pass ACR test.
3. If it is not an ACR book, complete the book report form.
4. Construct an exhibit that illustrates a related topic. You may work with a partner on the project. If you choose to work with a partner or two, the project must be divided between the partners. Ms. Strange must approve partnerships and project assignments.
Projects:
1. With a partner or group construct a detailed posterboard with color pictures and captions that describes and illustrates a related topic. (Example: Underground Railroad, Maps of Routes, Civil Rights movement etc.,)
OR
Construct a Power Point presentation about the book you read.
2. Research chosen topic in computer lab.
3. Present your project to the class and describe it and what you learned.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
1. Read article about celebration marking the closing of Auschwitz. Take quiz.
2. Read about individuals taken to Auschwitz. Construct star for each one and place on bulletin board.
RESEARCH SOURCES:
Every effort has been made to assure that all information contained in our web site is accurate and appropriate. However, because of the constantly changing nature of the Internet, we cannot control information at sites for which we have provided links. We will take appropriate action to correct any inaccuracies or remove materials that are found to be inappropriate.
Many links to websites can be found by searching the library catalog from your application launcher (at school only.)
From the WMS Library page, link to the Grolier Online Encyclopedia, the Opposing Viewpoints Reference Center (password westmiddle,) and check out the links at the K-12 Teaching and Learning Center (password WEST.)
Holocaust sites:
A Teacher's Guide the the Holocaust
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum
African American History sites:
African American Voices - Digital History
Time for Kids Online - Celebrating Black History Month
Willie Johnston links
A Soldier's Haversack - Life on the Battlefield and in Camp
