Education in Nazi schools

Nazi philosophy  What is the purpose of education? Write a list in your jotters Write a list in your jotters  “German youth shall be educated physically, intellectually and morally in the spirit of National Socialism.”

Biology  Race studies: all other races are inferior  Nazi textbook image  ‘The Jewish nose is bent. It looks like the number six.’

History  German view of History  World War One  Treaty of Versailles  Reich at centre of Europe

Maths  Reinforce Nazi ideas of conflict and struggle.  ‘A squadron of 45 bombers drops bombs. Each bomb weighs 50 kilos. What is the total weight of bombs dropped?’

Group task  Aim : You have 15 min. to write three questions for Nazi school exam.  Invent one question for each of the following subjects: BiologyHistoryMaths  The questions should not only test knowledge but also reinforce the indoctrination of Nazi ideas  Pass your exam to the next group for them to sit. Be prepared to explain to them what Nazi ideas you are trying to teach them.

Extension  Read pages of the workbook  Answer questions 1 to 3 on page 76