World War II and the Holocaust

Students conduct research about the World War II, use the research to answer a research question with a strong argument, and then explain their findings in a 5-paragraph Historical Research/Inquiry essay.

Students then apply their understanding of the events in WWII and the Holocaust and to make sense of genocide, and international responses to genocide, occurring in the world today. Students participate in a mock UN meeting to discuss when we are obligated to act in response to a leader's use (or abuse) of power.