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1. “You have difficult decisions to make. So you have to go back to a clear, well-formed rationale ...”
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a. “The Holocaust is a major event in world history ... this is the baseline for all of us ... what are some things you want your kids to leave the classroom with?”
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b. “... it illustrates (the terrible example of) where prejudice starts and where it can lead, and all the steps along the way.”
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e. “The Holocaust is full of stories that illustrate the great highs and lows of human nature ...”
- For a further discussion of rationale, please read: Why Teach Holocaust History? from Teaching About the Holocaust: A Resource Guide for Educators.
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- Welcome and Introduction
- Before you start teaching
- 1. Define the term ‘Holocaust’
- 2. Contextualize the history you are teaching
- 3. Translate statistics into people
- 4. Strive for precision of language
- 5. Avoid simple answers to complex history
- 6. Just because it happened does not mean it was inevitable
- 7. Try to avoid stereotypical descriptions
- 8. Strive for balance in establishing whose perspective informs your study of the Holocaust
- 9. Make careful distinctions about sources of information
- 10. Do not romanticize history to engage students’ interest
- 11. Be sensitive to appropriate written and audiovisual content
- 12. Select appropriate learning activities
- 13. Reinforce the objectives of your lesson plan
- 14. Avoid comparisons of pain
- Topics to Teach
- Sample Lessons
- Conclusion



