Look at the pictures/video of memorials from around the world. Take a moment to interpret each picture in the following method:
Look closely
Describe what you see
Think about what emotions/questions/thoughts come to mind
Connect to what you know about the Holocaust
Task:
(in your packet)
Design & describe your memorial with words or illustrations.
Justify your design in terms of its goals. In other words, what do you want your memorial to do: tell a story, cause an emotional response, provide a sanctuary, and how does your design, material choice, and memorial do that?
Memorial pictures:
Berlin, Germany
Holocaust Memorial
Westpark
Jewish Cemetery
Johannesburg, South Africa
If completing this activity online, you will need to print out the student packet and complete the online activities. You will need to print two additional forms: Exhibit 2 has a Primary Source Analysis Tool (one page) & Exhibit 3 has Some Were Neighbors two sided analysis form.