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Creating a racial state in Nazi Germany Download Content Notes Teaching moment: Obviously the learners need to have a good understanding of the context in which the issues they are exploring are found. Working out effective ways to deliver content in a meaningful way that suits the needs of the learners in your class is an on-going process. One option could be to show the relevant segment...

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“The fragility of democracy” – Economy in Weimar Germany Overall Key Questions: What were the social, political and economic conditions in Germany after World War One? What were the choices confronting citizens during the Weimar Republic? How can we protect a democracy? Resource : Sources A to G Lesson 1 Economy in Weimar Germany Step 1 Begin the lesson by giving a brief...

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“The fragility of democracy” – Politics in Weimar Germany Overall Key Questions: What were the social, political and economic conditions in Germany after World War One? What were the choices confronting citizens during the Weimar Republic? How can we protect a democracy? Lesson plan Download Worksheets (click here) Worksheet 1 Step 1 Hand out Worksheet 1. In groups learners...

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The Range of Human Behaviour: Perpetrators, Bystanders, Resisters and Rescuers (1 lesson) Overall Key Questions: How do individuals respond to the needs and concerns of others during crises? What are the factor that hinder or encourage rescue, resistance and activism? Tree Imbizo discussion on the range of human behaviour: In many African societies the tree has traditionally been a place...

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“We and They” Lesson 1 (1 lesson) Overall Key Questions: What are the factors that shape our identity? How can identity be used to include or exclude us from membership in various groups? The lesson below provides a good opportunity to begin to explore how the perceptions we have of others can affect our behaviour. The lesson could also be adapted as a homework exercise or as a quick...

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“The Individual and society” – Identity (2 lessons) Overall Key Questions: What are the factors that shape our identity? How can identity be used to include or exclude us from membership in various groups? Lesson 1 Name Free Write Activity This activity serves as an introduction to exploring identity. Names can provide insight into culture, family traditions and, in the case of South...