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Students will be able to understand the basic concept of the Holocaust as a historical event where people were treated unfairly because of their differences, and recognize the importance of treating all people with respect and kindness and stand up for what they believe in, especially when they see something bad happening.

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• Identify ways to stand up against unfair treatment of others
• Understand the importance of accepting differences in people and understand that only a few people can make a difference.
• Recognize the role of upstanders in helping others

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Begin with a class discussion about fairness and unfairness. Ask students to share examples of times they witnessed unfair treatment and how it made them feel.

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The White Rose was a group of students in Nazi Germany, appalled by Adolf Hitler's mass slaughter of German citizens and determined to resist his regime at any cost.

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Have students create digital postcards sharing what makes them unique and special. Discuss how our differences make our classroom community stronger.

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Share age-appropriate stories about people who helped others during the Holocaust, focusing on themes of courage and kindness.

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Stories of Rescue | Holocaust Education | USHMM

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In small groups, students discuss ways they can be 'upstanders' rather than bystanders when they see others being treated unfairly. Relate this to the White Rose group that chose not to be bystanders and to resist the regime, and stand up for freedom. Explain how we can use their bravery to inspire other young people.

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Create a kindness chain: Students write acts of kindness they've witnessed or performed on paper strips and connect them together.

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Monitor student engagement and understanding through their contributions to class discussions and activities.

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Students write a short paragraph about what they learned about being an upstander and treating others with respect.

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Students create a digital poster showing three ways they can stand up for others when they see unfair treatment.

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Class discussion: What is one thing you learned today about treating others with respect? What would you do if you were in the shoes of the students from the book?

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Students complete a simple exit ticket answering: 'What can I do if I see someone being treated unfairly?'

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Students discuss with family members about times when they stood up for someone else or when someone stood up for them.

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Students keep a journal for one week, recording acts of kindness they observe or perform.

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Completely FREE ‘Kindness Journal’ Printable for kids! - Slightly Sorted

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This post has a totally free Kindness Journal printable for kids, which you can print out in full or use as free kindness worksheets.