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Holocaust Teaching Guide: Getting Started

Teaching about the Holocaust can inspire students to think critically about the past and their own roles and responsibilities today. Use the resources below to help develop your approach and to find lesson plans to use in your classroom. These resources were created for middle and high school students. 

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How much time do you have to teach about the Holocaust?

One to Two Days

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Three to Four Days

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Building a Holocaust Unit

Are you looking for additional guidance in building your Holocaust unit? Use the Museum's Building a Holocaust Unit Guide to help plan your lessons.

Do you teach History or Social Studies?

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