The Holocaust: what was the Holocaust?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on the previous unit about the Second World War. This unit prepares pupils for key stage 4 study of Nazi Germany, as well as for key stage 4 migration units that discuss the historical treatment of Jews before the events of the Holocaust.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that Hitler was the German leader during the Second World War.
- Pupils know that marginalised groups have experienced oppression and persecution throughout history.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on the previous unit about the Second World War. This unit prepares pupils for key stage 4 study of Nazi Germany, as well as for key stage 4 migration units that discuss the historical treatment of Jews before the events of the Holocaust.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that Hitler was the German leader during the Second World War.
- Pupils know that marginalised groups have experienced oppression and persecution throughout history.
The Holocaust: what was the Holocaust?
In this unit, pupils investigate what the Holocaust was. They place this significant event in context, examine Jewish life in Europe before WW2 and analyse Nazi persecution of the Jewish people. They also reflect on Jewish resistance and the role of various perpetrators in this event.
7 lessons in unit
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