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Training Video for Educators: Contextualizing Holocaust History

Timeline Lesson

Structured around a multi-layered wall timeline, the timeline activity encourages critical thinking about the relationship between Nazi policy, World War II, historical events, and individual experiences during the Holocaust.

Key Question:

  • Based on the video above, why is historical context necessary for students to understand how and why the Holocaust happened? How can the timeline activity provide this context in your curriculum?

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