World War II and the Holocaust Internet Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt gives you some background information on WWII and the Holocaust; however, it focuses on Denmark during this time period since we are getting ready to read the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Use the following resources below to complete the Scavenger Hunt. Answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer the questions in complete sentences unless you are filling in the blank.
Scavenger Hunt Questions
Timeline of Events
Denmark
German Presence in Copenhagen, Denmark
Rescue of Danish Jews, Fall 1945
Denmark - Photograph
Estimated Number of Jewish Victims During the Holocaust
This scavenger hunt gives you some background information on WWII and the Holocaust; however, it focuses on Denmark during this time period since we are getting ready to read the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Use the following resources below to complete the Scavenger Hunt. Answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer the questions in complete sentences unless you are filling in the blank.
Scavenger Hunt Questions
Timeline of Events
Denmark
German Presence in Copenhagen, Denmark
Rescue of Danish Jews, Fall 1945
Denmark - Photograph
Estimated Number of Jewish Victims During the Holocaust
Other Resources to Explore:
Photographs of boats used by Danish fishermen to transport Jews to Sweden.
Children of the Holocaust
Glossary of the Holocaust
Scholastic Scope Article: "Fighting Hitler: A Holocaust Story"
Scholastic Scope Article: "The Shoes of the Dead"
Photographs of boats used by Danish fishermen to transport Jews to Sweden.
Children of the Holocaust
Glossary of the Holocaust
Scholastic Scope Article: "Fighting Hitler: A Holocaust Story"
Scholastic Scope Article: "The Shoes of the Dead"