Bergen Belsen was a concentration camp which became a displaced person camp after liberation. By studying this camp, we can trace the path Jewish survivors took from prisoners to generating a new life. Students will come to understand the courage and determination the Jewish people showed in this lonely period. Included in this lesson are materials that include background information, discussion questions, and extensive primary sources.

Concepts

concentration camps

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Additional Tags

bergen belsen, deportation camps, concentration and extermination camps

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional