Holocaust Education film The Fast Runner is appropriate for students in Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 as well as adult learners and community groups. This narrative short film offers insight into the Holocaust through the eyes of a Jewish girl in Poland in 1938.
Our materials for this film include a Timeline of the Holocaust, cross-media activities, and opportunities to explore propaganda, media literacy, human rights, upstanders, primary sources, and more.
The Fast Runner is available to watch for free on Vimeo.
These materials are adaptable for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12.
Timeline of the Holocaust
Subject: History, World History
Impact of the Holocaust on Jewish Communities
Subject: Holocaust Education, Social Studies
Cross-Media to Enhance Understanding of the Holocaust
Subject: English Language Arts, History, Holocaust Education, Media Literacy, Social Studies
Human Rights
Subject: Civics, English Language Arts, History, Holocaust Education, Language Arts, Law, Social Studies, World History
Resistance and Action
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, English Language Arts, History, Holocaust Education, Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
Media Literacy
Subject: English Language Arts, Film Literacy, Media Literacy, Social Studies
About the Film
Historical Context
Useful Terms
Discussion Questions: History, Dehumanization and Extremism, Bystanders v. Upstanders
Extended Learning Activities
Additional Resources
Antisemitism Today 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 was revised and updated in 2023. It includes examples of recent notable incidents of Antisemitic violence in the US. The framework can be adapted to use examples and resources for other regions.
The lesson was originally created as part of our Schindler’s List curriculum. It is now available as a standalone lesson. If you use this lesson without Schindler’s List, advise learners to skip film-related questions.
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for the Film Literacy lessons that are part of this curriculum guide.
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