Introduction
The Nazi Party created a cult of personality that motivated many followers to devote their daily lives to service to a radical political and social movement. While not every German supported the Nazis, every German’s life felt the impact of the Nazi Revolution. Students will research topics of daily life in the Third Reich and present a lesson to their peers about its impact on German lives.
Step 1:
Play your role in the Crisis of Democracy: Totalitarian Resistance Simulation.
Step 2:
Choose ONE aspect of daily life in Nazi Germany, and create a 5-10 slide powerpoint OR a short documentary or anti-Nazi propaganda video 2-3 minutes in length (for EC!) including visual sources, quotes, multimedia clips, and a detailed description of that aspect of German Life. You may research any of the included list below, but it is first come first serve — each aspect can only be taught to the class by one student.
OPTIONS FOR RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION:
Hitler Youth and Hitler Maidens
Berlin Olympics
Education System
Euthanasia Program
Strength Through Joy Program
Volksgemeinschaft
Enabling Act
Music in the Third Reich
Propaganda
Film & Media
Nuremberg Rallies
Nuremberg Laws
Occult Influence and Practices
Personality Cult
Lives of Workers
Hereditary Health Laws
Nazi Teacher’s Association
Night of the Long Knives
SS Membership
Gestapo Reports
SA Membership