Lesson Summary:
From Yad Vashem:
Before being forced to leave Kovno, Chiune (Sempo) Sugihara rescued approximately 6,000 Jews, whose lives were threatened by the impending invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany. By highlighting his self-sacrifice and actions this lesson plan demonstrates how the teacher can sensitize students to matters of emotional intelligence – social awareness to the plight of the other. Students are invited to participate in the readings incorporated in the lesson plan, and at the conclusion of the lesson plan four questions are included for discussion