1. The Triangle Lesson
We will consider the different roles that people assumed in the Holocaust and relate these roles to choices people make in present-day society, especially in situations of socially cruel behavior.

3. PERPETRATOR: Someone who commits or carries out a wrongdoing.
Perpetrator=offender, criminal

4. What character traits do you believe the perpetrators possessed?
Teacher this is optional, depending on the class and timeframe. Complete all, or a couple.
What character traits do you believe the perpetrators possessed?
List traits below the triangle

5. BYSTANDER: A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part or help.
Bystander=Onlooker, eyewitness

6. What character traits do you believe the bystanders possessed?
List traits below the triangle

7. RESCUER: A person who saves another from danger or violence.
Rescuer=hero, protector

8. What character traits do you believe the rescuer/upstander possessed?
List traits above the triangle

9. UPSTANDER: A person that finds a way to make a difference.
Upstander=supporter, helper

10. Which role do you choose when facing a conflicting situation? Why?

11. I think most people assume the role of bystander when faced with challenging situations because...?

12. I think if the bystanders had helped the rescuers in the struggle against the perpetrators the result would have been...? I feel this way because…
Teacher pose question: What changes do you think would have occurred during this time period if the bystanders had helped the rescuers/upstanders in the struggle against the perpetrators?