01 Mar Lesson Plan: The Story of the Third Wave

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In 1960’s California, young history teacher Ron Jones wanted to deter his students from the allure of totalitarianism and groupthink. Instituting a daring social experiment, Jones succeeded beyond his wildest dreams–or rather nightmares–creating a virtual fascist state on campus. Replete with salutes and Gestapo-like informants, 30 students grew to 200 as this exercise in fascism spiraled out of control, re-enacting the roots of the Third Reich.