Holocaust & Hidden Children

Resource Type:
Grade Level: 4th-5th
Duration: 30-60 Minutes
Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9

This lesson plan is designed for 4th and 5th graders to explore the experiences of Jewish children who were hidden during the Holocaust to escape Nazi persecution. Through this curriculum, students learn about the bravery, resilience, and survival strategies of these children, as well as the moral dilemmas and risks faced by those who helped hide them.