The Final Solution | A Level

AQA GCE A Level Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-45

The aim of this lesson is to assess whether the war in the East was the main reason for the implementation of the Final Solution.

This lesson can be delivered over two, with the breath and depth of information covered.

Students begin with a recap of some key dates in their implementation of anti-Semitic policies. The significance of the Wannsee Conference is explained, with a comprehension task and timeline guide to examine in the move towards the Final Solution.

There are some key multiple choice questions to answer as well as some map analysis of the concentration and extermination camps in Europe.

Case Studies on Auschwitz and Ceija’s Story give context to the horrific crimes committed by the Nazis in this period.

The final parts of the lesson focus on Jewish resistance (with a colour coding activity to complete) as well as a note on the death marches and questions over who bears responsibility for the holocaust.

The lesson is quite literacy heavy and may have to be delivered over two lessons. There is some exam practice to be completed at the end, with a focused markscheme provided if required.

An enquiry question posed at the beginning of the lesson will be revisited throughout to track the progress of learning during the lesson and the subsequent unit of work.

The lesson is available in PowerPoint format and can be customised to suit specific needs.

It is differentiated and includes suggested teaching strategies.