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We, Young Jews: A Jewish Middle School on the Eve of the Holocaust – The Notebook of Heinz Fischer

Resource Type: Lesson Plan
Themes: Antisemitism, Jewish Identity, Primary Sources
Grade Level: 6-12
Duration: 30-60 Minutes
Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-12.2f
Download: We, Young Jews: A Jewish Middle School on the Eve of the Holocaust - The Notebook of Heinz Fischer

This lesson plan encourages students to deeply engage with historical events through the personal narrative of a young Jewish student, enhancing their understanding of the Holocaust and the use of primary sources in history​​.

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