About This Lesson
Students will learn about who Elie Wiesel is and why he is a human rights defender; learn how his example provides the inspiration for students to stand up to genocide today. This lesson plan was produced by New York State United Teachers in partnership with the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Aligned with NYS Common Core Learning Standards.
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