Big Sonia
Help your students understand the impact of the Holocaust. Explore Antisemitism, the Holocaust, Film Literacy and more with Big Sonia‘s engaging first-person story of...
Overview
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.
Where to Watch
The Fast Runner is available to watch for free on Vimeo.
Learning Guide
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Timeline of the Holocaust
Subject: History, World History
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Impact of the Holocaust on Jewish Communities
Subject: Holocaust Education, Social Studies
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Cross-Media to Enhance Understanding of the Holocaust
Subject: English Language Arts, History, Holocaust Education, Media Literacy, Social Studies
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Human Rights
Subject: Civics, English Language Arts, History, Holocaust Education, Language Arts, Law, Social Studies, World History
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Resistance and Action
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, English Language Arts, History, Holocaust Education, Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
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Media Literacy
Subject: English Language Arts, Film Literacy, Media Literacy, Social Studies
These materials are adaptable for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12.
Discussion Guide
About the Film
Historical Context
Useful Terms
Discussion Questions: History, Dehumanization and Extremism, Bystanders v. Upstanders
Extended Learning Activities
Additional Resources
Antisemitism Today
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.
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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