Why educators choose this program
The curriculum pairs accurate history with explicit pedagogy: clear objectives, scaffolded activities, and performance-based assessments. Survivor testimonies—sourced from interviews and curated archives—anchor each unit, supported by maps, timelines, and site studies.
- Respectful & age-appropriate: content warnings, opt-in primary sources, alternatives for sensitive learners.
- Clear outcomes: measurable objectives mapped to inquiry, analysis, and civic responsibility.
- Ready to teach: daily plans, slide prompts, worksheets, rubrics, and answer keys.
- Flexible pacing: choose 8, 12, or 16-week sequences without losing coherence.
Choose your pathway
8-Week Survey
Essential timeline, major sites, and core testimonies. Ideal for survey courses or cross-curricular units.
- 8 lesson arcs • weekly assessment
- Culminating reflection or short DBQ
12-Week Core
Adds deeper inquiry, extended testimonies, and site case studies with project-based options.
- 12 lesson arcs • formative checks
- DBQ or choice project capstone
16-Week Extended
Full sequence with research seminars, extended primary sources, and oral history mini-project.
- 16 lesson arcs • unit performance tasks
- Community presentation or digital exhibit
Historical Timeline (1933–1945)
- 1933: Hitler appointed Chancellor; consolidation of power.
- 1935: Nuremberg Laws codify racial persecution.
- 1938: Kristallnacht—state-sponsored violence and arrests.
- 1939: War begins; ghettos and occupation policies expand.
- 1941: Mass shootings and deportations escalate in the East.
- 1942: Wannsee Conference and the so-called “Final Solution.”
- 1944: Deportations from Hungary; liberation begins in parts of Europe.
- 1945: Camps liberated; postwar trials; displaced persons.
Site studies include Auschwitz-Birkenau, Treblinka, Bergen-Belsen, Dachau, the Warsaw Ghetto, and Theresienstadt.
Pedagogical Design
- Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe) with clear evidence of learning.
- Bloom’s Taxonomy progressions from comprehension to evaluation.
- Differentiation: graphic organizers, sentence frames, leveled texts.
- Trauma-informed choices: content notes, opt-in testimonies, debrief routines.
- Media literacy: analyzing films and survivor video interviews (optional AI Q&A).
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Individual Program
- 1 household, printable use
- Teacher Guide + Student Workbook
- Primary Source & Map Pack
- Curriculum is a digital download
Up to 20 Households
- Shared printing rights for 20
- Co-op facilitator toolkit
- Email support
- Curriculum is a digital download
School District Site License
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- Multi-school district coverage
- Staff training webinars included
- Editable curriculum materials & assessments
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Standards Alignment
Mapped to the C3 Framework for Social Studies (Inquiry Arc), Common Core ELA for Literacy in History/Social Studies (R.H.6-12), and typical state standards for historical thinking, evidence analysis, and civic responsibility. Crosswalk tables provided in the teacher guide.
Inquiry & Evidence
- Formulating compelling & supporting questions
- Evaluating sources (origin, purpose, context)
- Corroboration and argumentation
Reading & Writing
- Close reading of primary/secondary texts
- DBQ writing & claim-evidence-reasoning
- Academic vocabulary & disciplinary literacy
Civic & Ethical Dimensions
- Human rights & responsibilities
- Media literacy & misinformation
- Respectful dialogue & reflection
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What educators say
“Clear, compassionate, and rigorous. My 8th graders engaged with primary sources respectfully and thoughtfully.”
“The pacing options made it simple to fit in our semester plan without losing depth.”
“Strong alignment with standards and excellent assessment rubrics.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the content appropriate for grades 6–12?
Yes. The program includes age-banded versions (6–8 and 9–12), content notes, and alternative activities for sensitive materials.
How are survivor testimonies used?
Testimonies are framed with context, guided questions, and reflection prompts. Educators can choose audio/video or text excerpts.
Can I adapt for block schedules or co-ops?
Yes. Pacing guides provide 8/12/16-week options and facilitation notes for co-ops and multi-age groups.
What’s the licensing policy?
Individual is for one household. Co-op covers up to 20 households. District options available.
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