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Great Hearts of Courage Series: Elie Wiesel

29 minutes, 37 seconds

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Rustic wooden house next to a haystack. Caption. Elie Wiesel was born on September 30, 1928.

This educational video explores the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, renowned author, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The content delves into the historical context of Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, and Auschwitz, highlighting themes of resilience, hope, and testimony. The video addresses key educational concepts such as World War II, the Holocaust, and emotional intelligence, emphasizing the importance of remembering history to prevent future atrocities. It also features Wiesel's transition from survivor to influential writer, focusing on his seminal work "Night." This comprehensive account aligns with U.S. history subtopics in school curricula, promoting cultural and social awareness for learners.

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Runtime: 29 minutes, 37 seconds

Topic: History, Social Science
Subtopic: Culture and Society, Emotional Intelligence, Holocaust, Museums, Nobel Peace Prize, Political Science, Resilience, U.S. History - 1934-1945, Wiesel, Elie, World History - 1900-1945
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2009
Producer/Distributor: New Dimension/Questar
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Animation of a battleship at Dunkirk with soldiers onboard. Caption. And will determine the course of the Second World War.

Animation of World War 2 Soviet commanders speaking in front of a battlefield map to a crowded room of officers. Caption. To fortify the Kursk region and to wait.

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Christi B. (Brecksville, OH)

April 15th, 2020 at 07:50 AM

This was used to introduce the book "Night" to a group of sixth graders who were studying World War II. It was a perfect intro to the concepts of both the Holocaust and the war.
Andrea T. (Marshall, TX)

April 24th, 2019 at 04:24 PM

This is a fantastic program!
Jessica M. (North Richland Hills, TX)

October 31st, 2018 at 08:48 AM

Great resource for students! This really helped give context to a complicated issue before beginning a novel.

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