The Hitler Youth Lesson

Wandernde Hitlerjungen. (1933/1945). Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1973-060-72. Used under CC-BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1973-060-72,_Wandernde_Hitlerjungen.jpg
Wandernde Hitlerjungen. (1933/1945). Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1973-060-72. Used under CC-BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1973-060-72,_Wandernde_Hitlerjungen.jpg

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will explore the history and structure of the Hitler Youth movement, understanding its role in indoctrinating young Germans with Nazi ideologies and its impact during World War II. They will also explore the activities, training, and eventual fate of its members as the Nazi regime began to collapse. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Hitler Youth Reading Questions Worksheet
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the following webpage:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Hitler Youth Research Worksheet.docx
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