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Holocaust Unit: Be an Upstander

Central Idea

Every time we choose to be an upstander, we help strengthen all humanity.

Guiding Questions

1. What choices do people make in the face of injustice?
2. What can we, as individuals, do to prevent acts of cruelty?
3. How/why do people make distinctions between “us” & “them”?
4. What are the consequences of indifference?
5. What is the purpose of learning about history?

Unit Goals

By the end of this unit, students will be able to...

a) Understand major aspects of the Holocaust

b) Make connections between Holocaust texts and life today

c) Recognize the consequences of indifference in various scenarios

d) Articulate specific ways to take a stand against cruelty

e) Apply relevant lessons from history to current experiences

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