Use the left click on the mouse button Nazi propaganda Lesson objective To begin to understand how Propaganda posters were used within Nazi Germany * Methods * Messages * Purpose Use the left click on the mouse button

Nazi Propaganda What is propaganda? Propaganda is the use of the Media to aggressively promote one point of view. Propaganda is ‘brainwashing’ of the public, convincing them of an ideological viewpoint.

In 2002, China banned the search engine Google. Censorship Censorship prevents people from hearing anyone else’s ideas Do you think censorship exists in today’s world? In 2002, China banned the search engine Google. Can you think why?

Activity In pairs discuss different ways in which a government could attempt to ‘brainwash’ the population.

Nazi Propaganda: Methods Posters Radio Film Newspapers

Posters Posters are cheap and easy to distribute Placed in prominent positions they act as a constant reminder of ideology Can be used for many purposes

Examples of Nazi Posters

Study the following propaganda posters carefully. * Describe what you can see * Who do you think each poster is aimed at? * What is the message behind the poster? Why was it produced? What can you learn from these sources about Nazi methods of propaganda?

“Youth Serves the Führer” All 10-year-olds into the Hitler Youth." What I can see Key Questions Who is this poster aimed at? Why was this poster produced? What does this poster tell you about Nazi attitude towards youth? Hitler in the background Young HJ boy. Aryan in appearance, serious, looking ahead Military/ Smart Uniform “Youth Serves the Führer” All 10-year-olds into the Hitler Youth." Caption in Bold

Look at the poster carefully. What makes it so effective? Waving Flags, Bright and Jolly. It is also a Nazi flag and is therefore an appeal to peoples patriotism and sense of loyalty. This youth is obviously happy to join the organisation. She is enjoying herself. Her appearance is also appealing – fresh faced and attractive. Smart Uniform. A sense of belonging to an important organisation. Pride.

What does this poster tell us about: Key Question: What does this poster tell us about: *Nazi beliefs regarding the family and family life * Nazi attitudes regarding the role of women? What I can see The Eagle (The State) protecting the family The father above the family The mother caring for the baby – scarf on her head representing domestic work Left hand mouse click to check your response before moving on Happy, healthy children

What is the purpose of this poster? What I can see Key Question: What does this film poster tell us about Nazi attitudes towards the Jews? What is the purpose of this poster? Physical features Map of Germany Handful of money A knotted whip Communist Symbol Title in Bold Left hand mouse click to check your response before moving on

Activity Two: Once you have completed your table, pick your favourite Nazi propaganda poster and draw a version in your books. write WHY it is your favourite.  

Radio Hitler’s Speeches A variety of Speeches made by Adolf Hitler. Hitler is considered to have been one of the greatest public speakers of all time.

Newspapers Censoring newspapers ensures that only the news you want people to read is available to the public Nazi party members wrote many articles for the press, ensuring that the message was always positive Many publications were banned

Answer the following questions in full sentences Task: Answer the following questions in full sentences Radio; receiver; Hitler’s speeches What is propaganda? What is censorship? Nazi propaganda and censorship 3) Construct a mind map showing the different elements of Nazi propaganda and censorship. 4) What effect did Nazi propaganda have on the German population?