Site of the WeekUSHMM Propaganda Exhibition
http://www.ushmm.org/propaganda/A multimedia rich website exploring propaganda and major events in Germany before, during and after World War II, created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
What is this site about?
This site offers a comprehensive
view of the political and social situation in Germany in the period of
the 1920s to 1945, focusing on the use of propaganda in the media. It
features an interactive timeline of significant events from 1918 up
until the modern day, case studies based on different themes, and
archive material such as videos, photos and drawings.
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Why was it chosen as Site of the Week?- This site has a wealth of visually stimulating and interactive resources
- It can easily be navigated according to themes, timelines and artefacts gallery
- The timelines are excellent for contextualising events and provide links for further research
- There is comprehensive information on such themes as youth indoctrination, rallies, how the “enemy” was defined and media control
- There is a resources page with links to historical sources, lesson plans and information on media watchdogs
How can it be used as an educational resource?The site’s videos, photos and illustrations can be used as visual aids with an interactive whiteboard or projector in teacher-led scenarios.
Students can use the site to reinforce their knowledge of World War II, as well as for home or school-based project work.
Curriculum MappingJunior Cert: International relations in the 20th century
Leaving Cert: History of Europe and the wider world, 1815-1992: Dictatorship and democracy in Europe, 1920-1945