The influence of both world wars and the worldwide Great Depression are still evident. To understand the effects these events had on the modern world, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators:

Grade(s): 7

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

Title:
The Great Depression
The Great Depression

Lesson

Grades: 7

The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the great depression and the effects it had on people's lives.

Holocaust Interviews
Holocaust Interviews

Lesson

Grades: 7

Students will explore those who experienced the Holocaust and now live in South Carolina.

Why Study History - Return to Normandy
Why Study History - Return to Normandy

Lesson

Grades: 5, 7, 11

With an understanding of the importance of the D-Day invasion to the people of France, and to the world in helping end the tyranny of fascism and the oppression of Hitler’s Nazi regime, answer the...

Map - Holocaust Deaths
Map - Holocaust Deaths
Episode 10

Photo

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The map shows the numbers of Jews killed by the Nazis in each country.
Holocaust Timeline
Holocaust Timeline
Episode 12

Document

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Learn the series of events that led to the Holocaust and related events that occurred during this period.. 1933 January 30: Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany. March 5: Hitler receives strong vote...
Holocaust Glossary | Holocaust Forum
Holocaust Glossary | Holocaust Forum

Document

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Learn key terms from the Holocaust. Anti-Semitism. Acts or feelings against Jews; takes the form of prejudice, dislike, fear, discrimination, and persecution. Aryan. A term used by the Nazis to mean a...
 Rudy Herz, Part 2 | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Rudy Herz, Part 2 | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Born in Cologne, Germany, in 1925, Rudy Herz heard of Hitler in school when, in 1935, textbooks took on a Germanic nationalistic slant, the Swastika flag was flown, and Jews lost privileges. His...
 Rudy Herz, Part 5 | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Rudy Herz, Part 5 | S.C. Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Born in Cologne, Germany, in 1925, Rudy Herz heard of Hitler in school when, in 1935, textbooks took on a Germanic nationalistic slant, the Swastika flag was flown, and Jews lost privileges. His...