The Wave Experiment and Its Lessons

The transcript details a classroom experiment called 'The Wave', designed to teach students about the power of group dynamics and the dangers of authoritarianism. The experiment, inspired by Nazi Germany, quickly spirals out of control as students embrace the movement, leading to a dramatic revelation about the importance of individual thought and responsibility.

What was the primary method used by Nazis to exterminate prisoners in concentration camps?

• Firing squads

• Lethal injection

• Gas chambers

• Starvation

What was the life expectancy of prisoners in Nazi concentration camps?

• 180 days

• 90 days

• 270 days

• 360 days

What was the initial reaction of the students to the concept of discipline introduced by the teacher?

• They were resistant

• They were indifferent

• They were confused

• They were excited

What symbol did the students adopt for their new community?

• A triangle

• A circle

• A star

• A wave

What were the two lemas of 'The Wave'?

• Strength through obedience and control

• Strength through action and loyalty

• Strength through discipline and community

• Strength through unity and power

How did the students' behavior change as 'The Wave' experiment progressed?

• They became more creative

• They became more isolated

• They became more disciplined and conformist

• They became more rebellious

What was the teacher's ultimate goal in conducting 'The Wave' experiment?

• To gain personal power

• To teach the students about the dangers of fascism

• To create a new political movement

• To improve the students' grades

What did the teacher reveal about the existence of a national movement?

• It was a secret organization

• It was a government initiative

• It was a lie to teach a lesson

• It was real and growing

What lesson did the students learn from 'The Wave' experiment?

• The value of community

• The dangers of blind obedience

• The importance of discipline

• The power of unity

What historical event did 'The Wave' experiment parallel?

• The rise of Nazi Germany

• The French Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

• The American Revolution