Introduction
The inquiry project will use the resources of the Internet to explore and answer questions pertaining to a particular topic. We are going to explore the background of the Holocaust in relation to the memoir Night. This project was designed to be used as a pre-reading activity for the book Night and combines the traditional elements of literature with the use of technology.
Soon you will begin reading the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel. In preparation, it is extremely important that you gain the necessary background information in order to understand certain situations and events. This book is very disturbing as Mr. Wiesel shares his experiences in a Nazi Concentration Camp during World War II. Throughout the book, you will read about his journey through evil and horror as a young European Jew.
The inquiry project will use the resources of the Internet to explore and answer questions pertaining to a particular topic. We are going to explore the background of the Holocaust in relation to the memoir Night. This project was designed to be used as a pre-reading activity for the book Night and combines the traditional elements of literature with the use of technology.
Soon you will begin reading the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel. In preparation, it is extremely important that you gain the necessary background information in order to understand certain situations and events. This book is very disturbing as Mr. Wiesel shares his experiences in a Nazi Concentration Camp during World War II. Throughout the book, you will read about his journey through evil and horror as a young European Jew.
Task and Process
Task:
There are five sections (sections I - V) and each section will require you to explore various topics related to the Jewish Holocaust. You will be given a selection of websites related to these issues from which to choose.
Process:
Explore these sites for information about the themes or concepts that Elie Wiesel discusses in Night. You will be responsible for handing in your answers to the questions that accompany each topic.
The questions from Part I which includes Sections 1-5 for a total of 27. You will need to complete all 27 of the questions. Each of the questions is worth one point.
Task:
There are five sections (sections I - V) and each section will require you to explore various topics related to the Jewish Holocaust. You will be given a selection of websites related to these issues from which to choose.
Process:
Explore these sites for information about the themes or concepts that Elie Wiesel discusses in Night. You will be responsible for handing in your answers to the questions that accompany each topic.
The questions from Part I which includes Sections 1-5 for a total of 27. You will need to complete all 27 of the questions. Each of the questions is worth one point.
Part I: Background for Night and the Holocaust
Section I: About the Author
Visit the following website: Elie Wiesel Foundation
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Section II: The Final Solution
Visit the following website: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: "Final Solution" Overview 6. Nazis coined the term "The Final Solution." To what does this term refer? Why did they use this language? 7. What were some of the stages implemented as part of "The Final Solution?" 8. What was the intended purpose of these state-sponsored programs? Visit the following website: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Ghettos 9. How were ghettos used just before and during WWII? 10. Where were the first ghettos set up? 11. How many ghettos were established? 12. Why did the Nazis initially set up ghettos? 13. What happened with the ghettos after the implementation of the "Final Solution" in 1941? |
Section III: Concentration Camps and Auschwitz
Visit the following websites: 14. Where was (and still is) Auschwitz located? 15. What was Auschwitz? 16. How many people were killed there? 17. What were some of the things that first happened to people arrived at the camps? 18. What was everyday life like there in terms of clothing, food, and the bathrooms? Visit the following website: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Gassing Operations 19. What were gas chambers? 20. Why did the Nazis begin using gas chambers instead of mobile killing units and shooting squads after a while? 21. What did the Nazi SS guards pretend the gas chambers were? 22. At the height of its operation, how many people were gassed daily at Auschwitz? |
Section IV: Dr. Mengele's Experiments
Visit the following websites: 23. For what is Dr. Mengele famous? What was his role at Auschwitz?
24. On whom did Dr. Mengele primarily perform experiments? How did he rationalize these experiments on these people?
25. What was the purpose behind his experiments on twins? What did he hope to find out?
Visit the following websites: 23. For what is Dr. Mengele famous? What was his role at Auschwitz?
24. On whom did Dr. Mengele primarily perform experiments? How did he rationalize these experiments on these people?
25. What was the purpose behind his experiments on twins? What did he hope to find out?
Section V: Assassination Attempts on "Der Fuhrer"
Go to the following website: Eight Most Notable Attempts to Kill Hitler
26. What are your thoughts after reading through the article?
27. Which is the most interesting assassination attempt? Why?
Go to the following website: Eight Most Notable Attempts to Kill Hitler
26. What are your thoughts after reading through the article?
27. Which is the most interesting assassination attempt? Why?
Part II: Exploring Genocide
For Part II, you will need to gather information about genocide: what it is, where it is happening, and where it has and continues to occur.
First, you will use Google to search the term and any related words or phrases. Your goal is to find three different sources, all of which will be different (articles, journals, etc.).
Once you have located a source, you should gleam through it to see if it is appropriate (and not too long). If you think the source is beneficial and appropriate, print it. Keep track of your types of media to ensure that you do not have more than one of the same type.
Use a highlighter to go through your three printouts to find answers to the following questions. When you are done highlighting important information, you need to write a 7-10 sentence paragraph summarizing your findings. Be sure to answer each of the questions below.
- What is genocide?
- What are some examples?
- Is it happening today? Where?
- What are questions you have or things you wonder about genocide?
*Lastly, please include a cover page, your completed questions, and your 3 different sources as well.