Dr. Mengele

“Angel of Death"

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What are we learning today?

We are learning about Dr. Mengele and his scientific experiments on twins at Auschwitz during the Holocaust.

Why are we learning it?

To understand the impact (effect) of the Holocaust on Jewish people.

How do I know if I got it?


I will be able to answer:


  • Who was Dr. Mengele?
  • Why did he choose twins?
  • What types of experiments did he perform (do)?
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Dr. Mengele

Dr. Mengele

SS physician Josef Mengele conducted (did) inhumane medical experiments on prisoners at Auschwitz. He was the most well-known of a group of Nazi doctors who conducted (did) experiments that often caused great harm or death to the (Jewish) prisoners.
Dr. Mengele
I Survived The Holocaust Twin Experiments
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Can you tell us?

  • Who was Dr. Mengele?
  • Why did he choose twins?
  • What types of experiments did he perform (do)?
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Further Research: On your own

The Twins of Auschwitz - Newsnight