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Oral Histories: Wisconsin Survivors of the Holocaust A note about sensitive contentTeachers should note that some interviews contain many graphic accounts of horrifying cruelty and violence that may not be suitable for younger students.  Front view of the railcar on display at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Credit: Edward Owen, courtesy USHMM Photo Archives. Online ResourcesU.S. Holocaust Memorial MuseumFind many resources for teachers striving to help students learn the history of the Holocaust and reflect upon the moral and ethical questions raised by that history.
Education WorldHolocaust Teacher Resource CenterNathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource CenterMilwaukee, WisconsinSchedule a field trip, traveling trunk or classroom presentation by Holocaust survivors or their families, all free for local schools and community organizations. USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and EducationHistory Teaching Guidebooks
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Teaching the HolocaustThe Holocaust is a watershed event in history — a frightening reminder of the consequences of prejudice and intolerance. It raises questions of fairness, justice, individual identity, peer pressure, conformity, and obedience. For these reasons, the topic is both timely and teachable. Stories for your classroomThe Wisconsin Holocaust survivors' oral histories contain many powerful concepts to teach about the Holocaust. You may find it easiest to start with excerpts from our Oral Histories Wisconsin Holocaust Survivors collection and integrate them with the activity ideas listed below. Elementary level
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ActivitiesIntegrate these activities with topics from the Wisconsin Holocaust survivor excerpts. Activity Examples
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