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Overview
Schindler’s List is a powerful tool for social studies classes teaching Holocaust Education and World War Two history. This Oscar-winning film is also great for teaching Film Literacy, Film Studies and English Language Arts.
Teaching Tip
This is a long film for classroom use. Many lessons can work as standalone resources without viewing the full film, especially our updated lesson Antisemitism Today.
Literary Connection
For a film-book pairing, teach Schindler’s List with with book it was based on, Schindler’s List (original title: Schindler’s Ark) by Thomas Keneally. Or pair it with Keneally’s account of researching and writing the book, Searching for Schindler: A Memoir.
- Type: Narrative Feature Film
- Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12, College, Adult Learning
- Rating: R
- Ages: 18–24, 25+
Common Sense Media rates this film as appropriate for ages 15+Accurate, heartbreaking masterpiece about the Holocaust.- Run time: 120 or longer
Where to Watch
Watch it on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. Or buy it on Blu-ray, DVD or 4K.
Curriculum Guide
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Lesson 1: Nazism in Germany and the Building of the “Racial State”
Subject: Social Studies, World History
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 2: The Man Who Was Oskar Schindler
Subject: Social Studies, World History
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 3: Resistance During the Holocaust
Subject: Social Studies, World History
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 4: “The Righteous Gentile”
Subject: English Language Arts, Holocaust Education, Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 5: In the Spirit of Schindler
Subject: Social Studies, Speech, World History
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 6: The Art of Steven Spielberg
Subject: Film Literacy
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12, College
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Lesson 7: The Making of Schindler’s List
Subject: English Language Arts, Film Literacy, Language Arts
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12, College
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Lesson 8: Antisemitism Today [Updated: 2023]
Subject: Current Events, History, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12
Spotlight on Lesson 8: Antisemitism Today
Antisemitism Today, revised in 2023, is a lesson exploring the rise of antisemitism within the context of white supremacy. It is a powerful resource for Anti-Bias Education and Holocaust Education. Appropriate for Social Studies, Civics, Current Events, Government classes, etc.
This lesson is designed to be used with the film or on its own as a standalone lesson. If you use this lesson without the film, advise students to skip the film-related questions.
Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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