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Lesson 4-Hitler Youth

Submitted by:

Julia Bodenhamer

Lesson Plan Information:

Grade Level: Elementary (Grade 5)

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Introduction/Overview: Is it important to teach social values at a young age?

While this sounds positive, is it possible that this objective could produce very negative results?

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Learning Objectives: Students understand American beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity and are able to identify different points of view.

Additional Resources/References:

Research for information:

• From given sites

• Library

Supplementary Materials:

Youth Movement:









Pledge of Allegiance:



Oath for Jungvolk

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Suggested Activities/Procedures:

1. Divide the class into groups to research the Nazi Youth Movement—Jungvolk, Hitler Youth, League of Young Girls, League of German Girls,

And Faith and Beauty. Use the following sites:









2. Groups also look for groups that did not participate in the Youth Movement, ie., Swing Kids. How did these young people express themselves? Did they have a significant impact? Look at the following example of a reluctant participant. What is your impression of this young man?

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3. Referencing your research, what was Hitler’s objective (and the Nazi Party) with regard to the Youth Movement? Put the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance in its original form and the Jungvolk Oath on a transparency. Compare and contrast the two oaths.

4. On one side of a single sheet of notebook paper, relate your experiences (or what you may know by observing the experiences of friends or other family members) as a member of a youth group to an age-comparable German Youth Group in 1939. Did you have to take an oath to join? Do you remember what you promised in the oath? Do you wear a badge? Do you earn awards for achievement within the group?

5. On the other side of the paper, paraphrase the Pledge of Allegiance and the Jungvolk Oath. Explain if you think these would or would not have any affect on the German Youth and why? Note any religious references in both. Research newspapers for articles about the Pledge of Allegiance and dissenters who are opposed to the current reference to God in the US Pledge. Why are they opposed to this reference? Based on your comments and findings, answer the following question. Do you think the current Pledge of Allegiance that includes the phrase, under God, should be replaced with the original version that did not include those words? Explain your answer.

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Extending the Lesson:

Look at the pictures of the youth groups. Do you think these pictures might make a child want to join the group? Why? Design a poster for the school club that you created.

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Time Required:

One to two 45-minute class periods

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Preparation:

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Curriculum Fit:

National Standards: 2a, 2b, 2g, 3b, 3e

TEKS: 113.7 Social Studies 5.18A, 5.18C, 5.25D

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Evaluation/Assessment:

You have been asked to start a new club at your school. Create an oath for students to recite each time the group meets. Design a flag to represent your new organization.

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Tips for Teacher:

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Student Materials:

Jungvolk Oath

“In the presence of this blood banner, which represents our Fuehrer, I swear to

devote all my energies and my strength to the savior of our country, Adolf Hitler. I am willing and ready to give up my life for him, so help me God.”

Youth Group Pictures:

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