Using video testimony, primary source documents that detail international agreements, and structured discussions, learners consider the precarious position of children during the Holocaust and other international conflicts, and how to...

While many young scholars are familiar with the Holocaust, they may not understand the specific history that led to the unprecedented atrocity. The first lesson in the unit helps teachers gauge their pupils' background knowledge. A...

Resistance to the Holocaust took on many forms. Learners explore the passive and active resistance of Jewish people who continued their practices and observances, as well as organized resistance against the evils of the Nazis. An...

The end was just the beginning. The period immediately after the end of World War II and the Holocaust is often called "The Return to Life" as survivors looked to reunite and recreate broken families and shattered lives. A two-lesson...

The Holocaust was an evolution of anti-Semitism, scapegoating, and targeted violence against Jews with Nazi policies. A resource unpacks the escalation in violence, along with the erosion of democratic institutions, during the 1930s....

An interactive timeline uses images, videos, primary source documents, and links to informational text to chronicle the history of the Holocaust from 1933-1945.

What does it mean to be a rescuer during the time of the Holocaust? Learners consider the role of those who resisted the Nazi invasions, including hiding Jewish people, throughout Europe. Activities include listening to the testimony of...

Imagine dumping out a milk can and finding letters from one of the darkest moments in history! Scholars use Holocaust Reading Passages and research to discover how people recorded and hid history during the events of World War II. They...

Investigate "respect" with your class. They will participate in a think/share activity in which they complete sentence starters about their personal experience with "respect." Then they view a video clip in which Holocaust survivors...

Nazi policies shifted from deportation and imprisonment to extermination of the Jewish people in death camps in the "Final Solution." Learners examine photos of artifacts, read poetry written by survivors, analyze testimony from...

Young historians learn about the dehumanization process of stripping German Jews of basic, fundamental rights prior to the genocide of European Jews in the 1940s. Learners watch video clips of survivors who recount such events...

This annotated bibliography and list of websites are valuable resources for any study of the Holocaust and/or of Elie Wiesel's Night.

As part of their exploration of the American dream, class members examine primary source materials to compare immigrant experiences of those arriving early in our country's history to those arriving in the US after World War...

Young historians examine primary sources, including diaries, poems, and photographs, to consider the conditions in the ghettos and how they fit into the escalation of the Third Reich's plot against the Jewish people. 

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Take a virtual tour of artwork created by survivors' of the Holocaust. It is so imporant to preserve the memories of this time either through written word, music, or art. Select an artist to read a short biography and view examples of...

Classroom-ready curriculum about the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of children and teens who lived through it. With powerful video testimonies from survivors, first-person narratives, personal photos, and timelines as well as varied...

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust offers an overview of the people and events of the Holocaust. Extensive teacher resources and student activities are included, as well as photographs, documents, art, music, movies, literature, and more.

This comprehensive project provides information on many aspects of the Holocaust. There is an excellent timeline with narrative, pictures, and web links. The People section provides a study of people involved in and affected by the...

Site offers extensive research resources regarding the Holocaust of World War II. This site has won awards from the History Channel and Encyclopedia Britannica.

A well-organized website that contains survivor testimonies as well as information on the background of the Holocaust. Activities and information for teachers are also included.

Students will analyze the winning poster for Holocaust Remembrance Day. By engaging in an in-depth analysis of this poster, students can empathize with the Jewish victims and participate in a class discussion about the lives of Holocaust...