Arriving in Auschwitz
Student Activity – Holocaust survivor Peter Parker on arriving at Auschwitz I camp
| Testimony: | Arriving in Auschwitz |
|---|---|
| Theme: | Nazi Camps |
| Grade Level: | Intermediate (6-9) |
Suggested time: 10-15 minutes
Grades: 6+
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: watch Peter’s testimony clip about his deportation to Auschwitz concentration camp and read the text Nazi Camps.
Answer the following questions:
- After listening to Peter’s testimony, what emotions does Peter describe feeling when he arrived in Auschwitz?
- How does Peter's experience entering Auschwitz concentration camp compare to what you've previously read or learned about the conditions and atmosphere in Nazi camps?
- How does Peter's testimony deepen your understanding of the human impact of the Holocaust compared to simply reading about it in texts?