Holocaust Trials

Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.

Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.

Objective

I can explain how the trials after the Holocaust sought to achieve justice and accountability.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum · 4:00

We don't generate video — this one is by United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the Nuremberg Trials: who was on trial, and who were the judges?

2

What were the main charges brought against the Nazi officials during the Nuremberg Trials?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one way the Nuremberg Trials sought to achieve justice for the crimes committed during the Holocaust, according to the video. Explain how the evidence presented at the Nuremberg Trials helped to hold Nazi officials accountable for their actions during the Holocaust, according to the video. According to the video, beyond punishing individuals, what broader principle regarding crimes against humanity did the Nuremberg Trials seek to establish to achieve justice and accountability?

Sample answer included in the free materials

Get the materials

Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format

  • Teacher Guide

    Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities

  • Student Handout

    Printable worksheet

  • Slides

    Ready to present

We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.

Teaching a group at a different level?

Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.

Adapt This Lesson