SWBAT understand the origins and the nature of the Holocaust

SWBAT understand the origins and the nature of the Holocaust

1. Go over homework 
2. Discuss the roots of anti-semitism in Christian Europe and in the Roman Empire (the Jewish Revolt, the Medieval blood libel, Pope Innoent III, King Luther's antisemitism, etc.)
3. Go over the Holocaust power point (The Final Solution) - take notes of what stood out and write down any questions you have
4. Understanding the Nazi Party Platform (True/False worksheet) 
5. Primary Source packet - answer questions and then fill in a time line with events from an "event bank"
6. Watch short documentary on the Holocaust (The Path to Nazi Genocide) from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and write a brief summary, highlighting what stood out to you (S.I.T.) 

HW:  Finish the "Primary Source Packet" activities, Watch the Documentary (The Path to Nazi Genocide) and watch Schindler's List or one of the movies I recommended for the Holocaust