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Investigating the Holocaust: A Collaborative Inquiry Project
In this unit, students explore a variety of resources—texts, images, sounds, photos, and other artifacts—to learn more about the Holocaust. The unit focuses on student-centered inquiry and is self-led. Students explore a range of print and non-print resources through extensive online inquiry activities. Progressing from individual work to a group learning project, the unit culminates in publishing the group’s findings in topic-based newspapers.
Student Objectives:
- · Students will read a range of Holocaust resources, from different genres and media.
- · Use a variety of resources to gather and synthesize knowledge about the Holocaust.
- · Work collaboratively to investigate questions about a specific topic.
- · Present information orally and in a group newspaper.
- Students read “First They Came for the Socialist” by German Lutheran pastor Niemoller and free write, connecting the words “innocent bystander” to the content of the poem.
- Students complete K-W-L Chart and then explore the Holocaust Websites to pursue answers to their questions.
- Students investigate the Online Holocaust Inquiry page, pursuing their research by completing one or more of the activities listed. (individual assignment with oral presentaion)
- Working in small groups consisting of students from the same homeroom, groups will investigate a Holocaust topic in more detail and publish their findings in a focused newspaper. Groups may create a homemade newspaper, using poster or use the online Printing Press. (group)
- The free write, K-W-L Chart, individual project, and group newspaper are due on Friday, April 11th.
4th WordMaster Vocabulary
colossal, summit, deft, reel, bizarre, cove, seep, extinguish, reek, musty,
Root: Greek - geo, Latin - aqua
5th WordMaster Vocabulary
colossal, delude, hermit, commotion, despicable, voila, dovetail, discovery, cure, deluge, vexed, strenuous, bizarre, NEW: relish - stray - haughty - masquerade - grand
Root: Greek - geo, Latin - aqua
Mrs. Hartmann's Contact Info
Email: lhartmann@oconee.k12.sc.us
Website: http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/webpages/lhartmann/
Location: 710 N Townville St, Seneca, SC
Phone: (864) 886 - 4445