SS.68.HE.1.1

Examine the Holocaust as the planned and systematic state-sponsored persecution and murder of European Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Students will describe the basic beliefs of Judaism and trace the origins and history of Jews in Europe.

Clarification 2: Students will analyze how antisemitism led to and contributed to the Holocaust.

Clarification 3: Students will identify examples of antisemitism (e.g., making mendacious, dehumanizing, demonizing or stereotypical allegations about Jews; demonizing Israel by using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism to characterize Israel or Israelis).

General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 68
Strand: Holocaust Education
Date Adopted or Revised: 05/24
Status: State Board Approved

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Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.68.HE.1.AP.1a: Identify the Holocaust as the planned persecution and murder of European Jews by the government of Nazi Germany.
SS.68.HE.1.AP.1b: Identify examples of antisemitism and how it contributed to the Holocaust.
SS.68.HE.1.AP.1c: Identify the basic beliefs of Judaism and the history of Jews in Europe.

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Lesson Plans

It Can't Happen Here!:

Using historical examples, analyze what can happen when an unchecked government erodes freedoms and liberties and, in extreme cases, persecutes its citizens.

Type: Lesson Plan

The Persuasion of Propaganda:

In this lesson, students will examine examples of propaganda from the Holocaust and discuss how it may have shaped public opinion and played a role in antisemitism and the complacency of some people through systematic state-sponsored persecution and murder of European Jews by Nazi Germany.

Type: Lesson Plan

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