Adaptive Perseverance: Overcome challenges in research and analysis, learning from setbacks.
Learner’s Mindset: Engage deeply with historical content with a commitment to lifelong learning.
Communication: Articulate findings clearly and effectively through written and verbal presentations.
Responsibility: Honor the integrity of historical events and the memory of those affected.
Global Citizenship: Understand the global implications of WWII and the Holocaust and advocate for a better world.
Critical Thinking: Evaluate sources critically and synthesize complex information.
Collaboration: Work with peers to share insights and develop a comprehensive understanding
What events led to the Holocaust?
How did different nations and individuals respond to the atrocities of WWII?
What do primary sources from WWII reveal about the moral choices people made?
Research Skills: Conducting thorough research using primary and secondary sources. Evaluating the credibility of sources and gathering evidence. Synthesizing information from various texts to form a coherent understanding.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing historical events and their causes and effects. Drawing well-supported conclusions about human behavior during times of crisis. Identifying biases in sources and interpreting different perspectives.
Analytical Skills: Understanding the context and significance of historical events. Breaking down complex information into manageable parts. Connecting historical events to broader themes about human nature.
Communication: Articulating findings clearly through written reports and verbal presentations. Developing arguments supported by evidence. Engaging in thoughtful discussions and debates with peers.
Collaboration: Working effectively in groups to share insights and develop comprehensive understandings. Leveraging the strengths and perspectives of others. Participating in collaborative research and discussions.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
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