What is collective responsibility? That's what we discussed in 8th grade with the WWII museum as we looked at a famous quote.
Mr. Ken Gross came and spoke to the kids how stereotypes can lead to bigger issues in our study of WWII.
Skype Holocaust Survivor Magda Herzberger - 8th graders had a chance to video conference Magda as they learned about the Holocaust.
https://news.gcu.edu/2014/11/holocaust-survivor-shares-story-faith-hope/
https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/HolocaustSurvivors/Herzberger.asp
WWII
We have looked at the Holocaust and WWII in many different ways. One experience that the kids had was being able to talk with Coach Craig Parkinson who is in Poland! He is coaching over there and wanted to show the kids some things in Lodz.
Students create videos to help discuss the Holocaust.
Web pages created to discuss Dr. Suess and WWII.
Kids create pictures and letters to share with troops. operationgratitude.com/writeletters/
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LS 3rd graders and 8th graders team up to work on veterans letters. The 3rd graders do this annually! Thanks Sara Robinson (videographer) for your help!