Sachsenhausen Camp Project: A Day in a Nazi Concentration Camp

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

PHOTOS CREDIT: Sachsenhausen Museum 

LITERACY SECTION: MEDIATION SKILL

1. What prior knowledge do you have about Nazi concentration camps?”
2. Write key words or general ideas AT THE BACK OF THE PROVIDED WORKSHEET.

MEDIATION: A Day in a Nazi Concentration Camp 

Your history teacher, Patricia Clemente has already provided you with a very detailed accounf of the historical context of the Holocaust and the role of concentration camps. In literacy, we cannot emphasise enough the importance of analysing these events from both a critical and humanistic perspective. For this purpose you are going to watch a video and take notes using a given note-taking template, specifically designed for this.

YOUR TASK:

Individual work

• Watch the video, paying close attention to the aspects outlined in the provided template.
• Underline or use colors to mark the most impactful or relevant ideas.
• Focus on answering the comprehension questions internally through your notes as you watch the video.

Pair Work Mediation Activity 

In each pair, one student will act as the “mediator” (explaining the content) and the other as the “receiver” (asking questions to clarify doubts).

The mediators will use their notes to explain what they learnt from the video to their partner.

The receivers will ask questions based on the comprehension questions and any other doubts they have, fostering an enriching dialogue.

Then, you will swap roles to ensure that everyone practices both roles.

Mediation Goal: to ensure that the information is clearly understood and that both students can deepen their understanding of the events discussed.

FOLLOW-UP

Disvusdion

Analyse both the historical aspects and the emotional impact of the video.

Reflection and Metacognition:

• Which elements of the video did you find most impactful, and why?
• How did the note-taking method help you remember the key ideas?
• How can historical memory help us avoid the repetition of such events?

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Accuracy and Quality of Notes
2. Mediation and Communication Skills:
3. Critical Reflection