Jewish Life before World War II
Historian Jeffrey Shandler describes Jewish life in Poland before World War II. Until 1933-1935 Polish Jews were not concerned by Europe’s changing political or social climate. Polish Jews believed they lived in post-war, not pre-war, Poland.
Introduction to the Jewish Partisans
Former Jewish partisans discuss the goals, challenges, and personal motives of the Jews who resisted the Germans.
Unit Overview: Developing Media Literacy for Well-being, Relationships and Democracy
Use this handout to get an overview of the lessons, materials, and activities in this unit.
Interview Testimony by Barbara Turkeltaub
Holocaust survivor Barbara Turkeltaub was a very young girl in Vilna when her parents put her in a convent with Catholic nuns.
Media Literacy Questions – The 5A Rating
This handout contains a set of questions for students to develop their media literacy skills.
Media Content Examples
This handout contains a selection of media content for analysis using the 5A Rating.
Media Consumption: Anticipation Guide
This handout contains an anticipation guide that prompts student reflection on media consumption patterns and choices.
The Impact of Stereotypes in the Media
This handout provides an overview of the impact of media consumption.
Media Representation Examples
Students use this handout to analyse different types of prejudice and discrimination that show up in media.
News Values
This handout contains a set of news values that helps students understand why something becomes newsworthy.