Concentration Camps

Worksheet Description

The worksheet delves into the various types of camps that existed during the Holocaust. It lists five different categories of camps: Concentration Camp, Extermination Camp, Transit Camp, Forced Labor Camp, and Prisoner of War Camp. For each type of camp, students are tasked with defining it and describing both its purpose and the typical demographics of those who were interned there. An accompanying graphic of a barbed wire, possibly representing the enclosures of these camps, is featured at the top of the page.

Through this worksheet, educators are striving to impart a nuanced understanding of the different camps that operated during the Holocaust era. While many might be familiar with the general concept of a “concentration camp,” the reality is that there were various kinds of camps, each with distinct purposes and populations. By distinguishing between them, students are prompted to recognize the multifaceted nature of the Nazi oppression and the systemic approach taken towards the persecution and extermination of target groups. Overall, the worksheet endeavors to deepen students’ knowledge about the Holocaust, enabling them to appreciate the complexities and specifics of this dark chapter in history.