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In the event of a government shutdown, our Museum will remain open to the public through at least December 24, 2024. More information about visiting the Museum can be found on Plan Your Visit.

Teach

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.

Need more advice? Please complete this short form, and a Museum educator will help you.

  • Find key resources including guidelines for teaching about the Holocaust, learning objectives, and introductory teaching materials.

  • Explore lesson plans and training materials organized by theme to use in your classroom.

  • Find lesson plans created for distance learning, lessons compatible with learning management systems, videos with viewing guides, and more.

Professional Development

The Museum offers a variety of resources dedicated to promoting accurate and relevant teaching of the Holocaust. These include on-demand videos, conferences, virtual events, an active educator community, and more.

  • These videos and accompanying lesson plans have been curated by Museum historians and educators for use in middle and high school classrooms.

  • Download poster sets, covering topics like propaganda and the roles of individuals during the Holocaust, to use in your classroom.

  • 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.

Are you an educator looking for resources to use in your classroom? We can help. Please complete this short form, and a Museum educator will help you.