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Lesson: Behind Every Name, Stories from the Holocaust

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By examining true personal stories, told through short animations, students learn about unique individual experiences within the historical context of the Holocaust. This activity contains an extension to examine the role of artifacts in understanding history.

Grade level: Adaptable for grades 7-12
Subject: Multidisciplinary
Time required: 20 minutes, with optional artifact extension

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