Racial "Science" and Law in Nazi Germany and the United States

The following lesson provides strategies for teaching about the intersection of racial “science” and law in Nazi Germany and the United States, focusing on the impact of racist ideologies. It can be used to analyze the historical use of the pseudo-science of eugenics to justify discrimination and the consequences of such policies on underrepresented communities.

Topics: Antisemitism, Holocaust • Grade Level: 9-12 • Resource Type: Instructional Material • Media Type: Document

45-60 mins

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