Great Hearts of Courage Series: Elie Wiesel
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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.
Media Details
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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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.
This is a fantastic program!
Great resource for students! This really helped give context to a complicated issue before beginning a novel.