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.
The Museum offers many resources for educators. Explore our suggestions on where to begin.
These approaches promote effective teaching of the Holocaust.
Use these lessons to introduce key concepts and information to students.
Professional Development Video Collections
These short videos, produced by Museum educators and historians, provide guidance on how to teach about the Holocaust. They cover Museum resources, guidelines for teaching about the Holocaust, appropriate pedagogy, and classroom strategies.
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These videos explore the experiences of Holocaust survivors, the Museum’s collections, and Holocaust history.
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