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Social Studies — Grade 8

Goal 6, Objective 6.03

Goal 6

The learner will analyze the immediate and long-term effects of the Great Depression and World War II on North Carolina.

Objective 6.03

Examine the significance of key ideas and individuals associated with World War II.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Stories from the Holocaust
This lesson is designed to supplement a study of World War II. Students will read first hand accounts of individuals who escaped Nazi persecution and eventually settled in Asheville, North Carolina. This lesson may be used as an 8th grade Social Studies or English project(It could also be used as an integrated project), 10th grade English, or 11th grade US History. This lesson uses the NCEcho portal to access the material.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Billie Clemens.

Resources on the web

Investigating the Holocaust: A collaborative inquiry project
Students explore a variety of resources—texts, images, movies, artwork“to learn more about the Holocaust. Beginning with journal writings and a picture book to introduce the issues, the lesson plan focuses on student-centered inquiry. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE