Holocaust
Lesson: Behind Every Name, Stories from the Holocaust
By examining true personal stories, told through short animations, students learn about unique individual experiences within the historical context of the Holocaust. This activity contains an extension to examine… learn more
The Holocaust
History.com. Approximately six million Jews and some 5 million others, targeted for racial, political, ideological and behavioral reasons, died in the Holocaust. More than one million of those… learn more
PBS Education: 10 Tips for Teaching About the Holocaust
Teaching about the Holocaust has been one of my career's most meaningful and challenging tasks. No other topic has allowed my students to struggle with complex issues and… learn more
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Examine what shaped Americans' response to Nazism, war, and the Holocaust, and learn about the few who took action. The Museum is free and open every day except… learn more
17 Essential Lessons for Teaching the Holocaust
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is dedicated to supporting educators who undertake this important work. The museum’s leading educators and historians have used their renowned collection of… learn more
Teaching Materials on the Holocaust
These Holocaust lesson plans introduce key concepts and information to middle school and high school students. Grounded in historical context, the lessons utilize primary source materials from the… learn more
Guidelines for Teaching About the Holocaust
Teaching Holocaust history requires a high level of sensitivity and keen awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. The following guidelines reflect approaches appropriate for effective teaching… learn more
Holocaust Encyclopedia
Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the… learn more
What Was the Holocaust?
During WWII, the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, set out to exterminate every living Jew. They murdered 6 million. Why did they do it? How did they… learn more
Voices from the Holocaust
In 1946, one year after the end of World War 2 in Europe, Dr. David P. Boder traveled to Europe to record stories of Holocaust survivors in their… learn more
Echoes & Reflections: Educator Lesson Plans on the Holocaust
Our Lesson Plans provide a unique experience for educators to teach about the Holocaust effectively and interactively. Lessons are organized by topics that represent major themes associated with… learn more
NCHE: Holocaust History
Resources to teach Holocaust History Here is a list of websites curated by the NCHE staff, offering resources related to the history of the Holocaust. These sites present… learn more
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - Teacher Resources
Explore Museum suggestions for where to begin teaching about the Holocaust. We include resources for teaching with limited clExplore Museum suggestions for where to begin teaching about the… learn more
A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
An overview of the people and events of the Holocaust through photographs, documents, art, music, movies, and literature Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education,… learn more
PBS: The US and the Holocaust
This three-part, six hour series examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century. Americans consider themselves a “nation of immigrants,” but as… learn more
First Person Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
Join Holocaust survivors for live First Person conversations as they share their experiences in their own words. Join Holocaust survivors for live First Person conversations as they share… learn more