Holocaust Resources for Teaching about the Holocaust

Presented by Athena Davis

USHMM Teaching Rationale
http://taskforce.ushmm.gov/teachers/index.php?content=guidelines/menu.php

Web resources
http://www.lessonplanet.com/search/Math/History_of_Mathematics?offset=70

A continuation of the below website.
 

http://www.peacefaq.com/holocaust.html

The information provided on this website is wonderful for teachers just beginning to teach the Holocaust and looking for basic information. It includes a list of frequently asked questions and in-depth answers.
 

http://www.educationplanet.com/search/Social_Studies/History/Holocaust?offset=10

This website has SO MANY different lessons and resources and they are cited by grade level and subject area.

http://mandelproject.us/index.html

Hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, these are lessons and resources that they use in their teacher fellowship programs.
 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=416

A collaborative inquiry plan that includes various resources and a detailed plan. This is not suitable for an introductory lesson, better fitted to a unit plan.
 

http://christym7.tripod.com/lessonplans.htm

Contains five web-based lessons for grades 8-12.
 

http://www.atlanticava.org/WebandCamSites/Holocaust.htm

An amazing website with great details and specifics. Most of the website might be better suited to upper grade levels.
 

http://teachers.teach-nology.com/themes/social/holocaust/

Here you can find background information, printables, hands-on activities, web quests, and downloads. The website is very easy to browse.
 

http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/holocaust.htm

This website is supported by Kennessaw State University and includes a great list of various resources, web links and lesson plans. The links are detailed by grade level and subject area.
 

http://www.remember.org/educate/

This website is somewhat complicated and includes teacher resources, student resources, and many other details. Probably more suitable for upper grade levels.

http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/activity/activity.htm

Very lengthy list of Holocaust lessons and activities for elementary, middle and high school levels. Each level contains various subject areas.

http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/activity/912plan/monument.htm

Lesson to design a Holocaust monument using geometric designs. Lesson includes three levels and can be used in elementary grades through higher levels.
 

http://www.tfn.net/holocaust/lesson.html

Website with a long list of links for most subjects and grade levels. Includes resources as well as lesson plans.
 

http://www.mindspring.com/~cleanccl/holocaustlessonplans.html

Website for the preparation of study in the Holocaust for grades K-5. Website is supported by the University of South Florida.

United Streaming - Use the 30-day trial if you don't have an account.
http://www.unitedstreaming.com

USHMM website
http://www.ushmm.org/

Tennessee Holocaust Commission
http://www.tennesseeholocaustcommission.org/overview.html