Using resources generally readily available, the teacher reminds pupils of the reasons why Hitler came to power in 1933. He / she stresses the main aspects of Nazi ideology and reminds pupils that anti semitism had been constant theme in Hitler's writing and actions since the end of World War 1.

Working in groups, pupils are asked to discuss what methods are used by other pupils in school playgrounds and classrooms to marginalise children who are unpopular, or don't seem to 'fit'. Their discussions are fed back orally to the rest of the class. The teacher makes the link between our oppressive behaviour at a personal or school level and the oppressive behaviours demonstrated by dictatorships throughout the world.

The pupils discuss whether they think it is fair to make such comparisons.

Working in the same groups, pupils now consider what methods Hitler, as Chancellor would have been able to use if he wanted to marginalise the 500, 000