Start of Main Content

The Museum is Open

The Museum building will remain open to the public through October 6, 2025. For more information about visiting the Museum, please visit Plan Your Visit.

Exploring the Role of Ordinary People in the Holocaust

This lesson explores the online exhibition Some Were Neighbors. In this lesson, students will examine examples of choices of ordinary people during the Holocaust and think critically about the fears, pressures, and motivations that might have shaped their behaviors.

Grade Level: Adaptable for grades 7-12 Subject: Multidisciplinary Time Required: 45-60 minutes (extensions available)