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Getting Started
Explore Museum suggestions for where to begin teaching about the Holocaust. We include resources for teaching with limited class time, for English/Language Arts, and for History classes.
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Fundamentals of Teaching the Holocaust
Find key resources including guidelines for teaching about the Holocaust, learning objectives, and introductory teaching materials.
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Teaching Materials by Topic
Explore lesson plans and training materials organized by theme to use in your classroom.
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Online Teaching Resources
Find lesson plans created for distance learning, lessons compatible with learning management systems, videos with viewing guides, and more.
Opportunities for Educators
The Museum offers a variety of programs dedicated to promoting accurate and relevant teaching of the Holocaust.
• Professional Development Training Videos
• Belfer National Conference for Educators
• Museum Teacher Fellowship Program
• Holocaust Institute for Teacher Educators
• Conference for Holocaust Educators Centers
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Key Videos
These videos explore the experiences of Holocaust survivors, the Museum’s collections, and Holocaust history.
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Poster Sets
Download poster sets, covering topics like propaganda and the roles of individuals during the Holocaust, to use in your classroom.
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Online Tools
These Museum websites provide a variety of ways to learn and teach about the Holocaust and other genocides and mass atrocities.
Additional Resources
Request teaching materials: Selected materials are available as hard copies. Request now.
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Teaching Materials
Explore lesson plans and training materials organized by theme to use in your classroom.