Society and culture, including social media, impact student perceptions of the Holocaust and current events. This video covers how teachers can help students make appropriate connections to the past.
Teaching materials featured in this video:
Holocaust Encyclopedia discussion question: How did different goals and political systems shape racism in Nazi Germany and the United States?
Holocaust Encyclopedia discussion question: What were some similarities between racism in Nazi Germany and in the United States, 1920s-1940s?
Holocaust Encyclopedia discussion question: How did the shared foundational element of eugenics contribute to the growth of racism in Europe and the United States?
Key Question:
Please take a moment to watch the video above. Based on what you have seen, why is it important to support students as they make connections to the past?
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