Sachsenhausen Camp Project: Nuremberg Laws and Genetic Crosses: Cross-Curricular Project (Science, History and Literacy Project)

PROJECT: “Life in the Sachsenhausen Camp”: Cross-Curricular Project (Science, History and Literacy Project)

SCIENCE SECTION: Nuremberg Laws and Genetic Crosses

Objective: Our students will explore the historical impact of the Nuremberg Laws while applying their knowledge of genetics through different activities. This project follows the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles by offering multiple ways of engagement and expression.

Materials: LAPTOPS (Our students WILL BE USING GOOGLE SLIDES: our students will design only ONE SLIDE) and the provided information in the Science, Literacy and History lessons.

Literacy: CONCENTRATION CAMP ROLES.

Literacy introduction to the topic using our #AlQaReading Book Club: THE BOY AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN, by John Boyne.

Part 1: Presentation on the Nuremberg Laws.

This part will be implemented by Skai Williams, our Auxiliar de Conversación. Skai will deliver a class presentation that covers:

The historical background and implementation of the Nuremberg Laws.
Their impact on society and individuals.
The connection between these laws and eugenics theories in science.
Ethical considerations and consequences in history and modern times.

Part 2: Pair Assignments

Our students will be grouped into pairs, each pair working on GENETIC CROSS SCHEMES.

Genetic Cross Schemes

The pairs will create a Genealogy (Family) Tree representing different genetic traits and inheritance patterns.You will analyse genetic crosses related to human characteristics (For example, eye color, blood type, or inherited diseases).

Character Genetic Crosses (Literacy Skills in Science Integration)

Each pair of students will receive two characters from their Literacy class (assigned by Raquel, their literacy teacher). Using these characters, our students will determine the possible genetic traits of their offspring using the family trees. The students must write a short explanation of how these traits are inherited and their possible impact on the offspring.

Final Product: Each pair must submit ONE GOOGLE SLIDE.

Assessment Criteria:

Understanding of genetic principles and the Nuremberg Laws.
Clear and well-prepared historical connections.
Creativity and clarity as well as proper language use as well as in visual and written presentation of the slide.
Engagement and teamwork in the project execution.

GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDENTS

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