Handout
Watching Schindler’s List in Five Class Periods
Use these recommendations to segment a viewing of Schindler's List over multiple class periods.
Subject
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, “Watching Schindler’s List in Five Class Periods”, last updated October 12, 2018.
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