Lesson 23: Nazi school education system

• How did the Nazi regime influence school notice boards?

  They were filled with Party posters
• What was the focus of the Nazi school education system before 1933?

  Control of the curriculum and teachers
• What was the impact of Neler Youth events on school attendance?

  Attendance decreased due to time off for events
• How many school days were lost due to extracurricular activities in one academic year?

  23,000 school days
• What were Napolas and their purpose?

  Schools to train future leaders of Germany
• How many Napolas existed by 1939?

  16 Napolas
• Who taught at Napolas?

  Members of the SA and SS
• What was the expected future for pupils from Napolas?

  To join the army, police, or SS
• What was emphasized in Physical Education classes?

  Braveness and self-sacrifice for Germany
• What ideology was taught in science classes?

  Aryan superiority over inferior races
• What were students taught to identify inferior races with?

  Body measurements
• What was made compulsory for girls in domestic science classes?

  Health, hygiene, cooking, and domestic chores
• What was the aim of teaching domestic science to girls?

  To make them efficient wives and mothers