Lesson 18

Aftermath: Consequences and Implications

Lesson Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:

• Be able to discuss lessons of this Holocaust education

Key Glossary Terms:

The following glossary terms are used in Lesson 18:

1. Allies
2. Final Solution
3. SS
4. Zyklon B

Instructional Materials:

Reading 18A “Implications of the Holocaust”

Teaching Sequence:

Writing Assignment: “Implications” (10 minutes)

• Have students write a short, thoughtful paragraph describing what they think is the most important lesson to be learned from a study of the Holocaust

• Have students title their paragraphs with a word or short phrase

• Write the student phrases on the chalkboard. Invite students to ask one another to explain their titles by reading their paragraphs

• Teacher should group the phrases that are similar under general headings

Discussion: “Implications” (20 minutes)

• Have students discuss their ideas by expanding upon their written paragraphs and exchanging ideas

Reading: Reading 18A, “Implications of the Holocaust” (15 minutes)

• Teacher should write each of the headings in Reading 18A, one at a time, on the chalkboard

• After each heading is written, have a student read the implications aloud

UNIT TEST

ANSWER KEY

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