World History
When possible I enjoy using primary documents as they bring history alive, but it is even better when one gets a short video like the great one above. It shows two elderly gentlemen, one who was hidden by the other during WWII for being Jewish. Perhaps since my own grandfather saved 200 Jews in Czechoslovakia from the Germans, I feel somewhat moved by the end of the video. It would make a nice addition to your teaching WWII.
- Snatched From The Holocaust
The BBC has this touching story about a six year old girl whose life was saved from the Holocaust by a neighbor. The story is Snatched from the Holocaust and it was written by Barbara Govan. The story begins, "Aged just six, Suzanne Rappoport saw both...
- Voice Comments In Google Documents
So this is pretty cool. Watch the short video above to learn how you can embed recorded voice comments in Google Drive documents. This will add a nice dimension to your overall comments for student paper in addition to the inserted comments...
- Wwii Britain And Cultural Propaganda
During WWII, Britain produced over 120 short films to combat the Nazis. These examples of cultural propaganda are now available on the internet for free. You can read more about the films here at Open Culture....
- What Was The Holocaust- Two Websites
My colleague, Jeff Feinstein sent me these great links. Two museums about the Holocaust, one in Israel and one in the US at the Holocaust Memorial. Both are outstanding. I explored the the one in Israel maintained by the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes'...
- Primary Vs. Secondary Documents
This is a very nice example on the difference between a primary and a secondary document. Thanks to Shelly Arlen of the of the Univ. of Fl for the heads up and for creating (w. her colleague) the very helpful video on Captain Kidd. In addition...
World History
Holocaust Survivor Meets Savior
When possible I enjoy using primary documents as they bring history alive, but it is even better when one gets a short video like the great one above. It shows two elderly gentlemen, one who was hidden by the other during WWII for being Jewish. Perhaps since my own grandfather saved 200 Jews in Czechoslovakia from the Germans, I feel somewhat moved by the end of the video. It would make a nice addition to your teaching WWII.
- Snatched From The Holocaust
The BBC has this touching story about a six year old girl whose life was saved from the Holocaust by a neighbor. The story is Snatched from the Holocaust and it was written by Barbara Govan. The story begins, "Aged just six, Suzanne Rappoport saw both...
- Voice Comments In Google Documents
So this is pretty cool. Watch the short video above to learn how you can embed recorded voice comments in Google Drive documents. This will add a nice dimension to your overall comments for student paper in addition to the inserted comments...
- Wwii Britain And Cultural Propaganda
During WWII, Britain produced over 120 short films to combat the Nazis. These examples of cultural propaganda are now available on the internet for free. You can read more about the films here at Open Culture....
- What Was The Holocaust- Two Websites
My colleague, Jeff Feinstein sent me these great links. Two museums about the Holocaust, one in Israel and one in the US at the Holocaust Memorial. Both are outstanding. I explored the the one in Israel maintained by the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes'...
- Primary Vs. Secondary Documents
This is a very nice example on the difference between a primary and a secondary document. Thanks to Shelly Arlen of the of the Univ. of Fl for the heads up and for creating (w. her colleague) the very helpful video on Captain Kidd. In addition...