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    Katherine Desmet, Jarrett Dixon, Clare Murrin

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    10:45-12:00, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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    This interdisciplinary unit lesson examines the history of anti-Semitism and its role in the Holocaust. Through a social studies lens, students will analyze primary and secondary sources to understand the systemic discrimination and policies that led to the Holocaust while drawing parallels to contemporary issues of religious and ethnic persecution. In English/Language Arts, students will read survivor testimonies, literature, and historical documents to develop critical thinking and empathetic writing skills.Using math and science, students will explore data on Jewish displacement, refugee migration patterns, and the environmental challenges faced by displaced populations. Through this hands-on experience, students will not only develop STEM skills but also deepen their understanding of human rights, resilience, and global responsibility. The unit fosters civic engagement, encouraging students to connect history to present-day advocacy and solutions for displaced communities worldwide.

    Publication Date

    4-23-2025

    Project Designation

    Capstone Project

    Primary Advisor

    Novea A. McIntosh, Martha Omega Rutan

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Teacher Education

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium, School of Education and Health Sciences

    Institutional Learning Goals

    Diversity; Critical Evaluation of Our Times

    From Persecution to Protection: Interdisciplinary Approach to Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust in the Classroom

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