Learning Activities

This learning activity provides insight into how the Nazi ideology sought to eliminate ideas that contradicted their political beliefs. 


 

This inquiry-based activity asks students to research the experience of one athlete impacted by the Nazi regime in Germany. Students choose on athlete from the link provided and use the inquiry worksheet to guide their research. 

Using the PowerPoint on Social Darwinism and the reading on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, students answer the discussion questions and reflect about the experience of Jesse Owens.

 

This activity looks at the purpose and impact of the Nuremberg Laws. Students read brief historical overviews and analyze the laws to gain an understanding of the laws role in discrimination and indoctrination of the Germany people.

Students read a postcard written by thirteen-year-old Rudolf (Denny) to his father, Julius Appel, at Dachau Concentration Camp and answer discussion questions and reflect on the challenges facing the Appel family.

This activity focuses on the analysis and interpretation of political cartoons related to the Evian Conference. Students should read the brief introduction to the Evian Conference before analyzing these cartoons.

Students read an article about  The Poisonous Mushroom (German: Der GiftPilz). This children’s book facilitates discussion on stereotypes and their impact on perpetuating antisemitism. 

 

Students analyze three Hitler Youth Posters using the Poster Analysis Worksheet.

Students will analyze excerpts of the Nuremberg trial affidavit of Gregor Ziemer, an American educator in Germany, to understand Nazi ideology as inculcated through both the formal educational system and youth organizations.