Standard Course of Study :: Guidance — Grades 9–12

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Creating character: Justice and fairness: In this lesson, students examine the differences between justice and fairness and are encouraged to confront discrimination in the classroom and reflect upon their own prejudices. Students contrast the accounts of Alex Stern, a witness in a war crimes trial;... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Courage: In this lesson, students examine how people develop and define “courage”. Students watch visual history testimony clips given by three people involved in the Holocaust in different roles. The activities in this lesson include small-group work,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Responsibility: In this lesson, students identify people, organizations, and ideals for which they feel responsible. By viewing visual history testimonies from Bent Lerno, Marianne Cooper, and Hedy Epstein, who are Jewish survivors of the Holocaust, they explore examples... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Respect: In this lesson, students work in pairs to examine the ways that they demonstrate respect – and disrespect – to the people and institutions around them. During this activity, students watch testimonies from Felix Sparks, a liberator who believes in racial... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Perseverance: In this lesson, students explore the concept of perseverance and discuss their own personal experiences with hard work, inspiration, and accomplishment. Students view testimonies of people affected by discriminatory laws against Jews and Jehovah’s Witnesses.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Concluding lesson: In this final lesson, students synthesize the concepts they explored in previous lessons. Students assemble a “Treasure Box” of items such as collages, writings, and more, all organized around Courage, Responsibility, Respect, Citizenship, Justice... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Creating character: Citizenship: In this lesson, while participating in whole class discussion and collaborative group work, students explore the concept of citizenship. During the activities, students watch visual history testimonies of Dina Gottliebova-Babbit, Robert Mendler, and Henry... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Guidance and Social Studies); Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

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