This extension highlights the changes in the social and political status of Jews in Germany between 1933 and 1945 and provides a foundational understanding of the events that led to the Holocaust. Students analyze and think critically about the impact of state-sponsored antisemitism and the intersections of World War II and the Holocaust using two foundational resources from the Museum: the Timeline Activity and the film The Path to Nazi Genocide.
Grade level: Adaptable for grades 7–12
Subject: Multidisciplinary
Time required: Approximately 45 minutes per section of this lesson (4 sections total)
Languages: English, Spanish
