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Professional Development Video Collections for Educators

Building a Holocaust Unit

Professional Development Training Videos for Educator

Use the resources described in these videos to help develop your approach and to find lesson plans to use in your middle or high school classroom. Collection of 6 videos.

  • Constructing a Holocaust Unit using Museum Resources

    Video length: 10 minutes

    The Museum offers a vast array of resources to help you tailor a curriculum sequence for your students. Start by identifying your students’ needs and interests. Add your curriculum requirements to help you select Museum lessons and resources best suited to your classroom.

  • Art, Memory, and Authentic Assessment

    Video length: 11 minutes

    This video introduces frameworks for art assignments related to Holocaust history that ensure respect for the victims and survivors and avoid unintentionally glorifying Nazi imagery.

  • Accessible Holocaust Literature Across Disciplines

    Video length: 6 minutes

    These Museum resources can help you use historically relevant picture books about the Holocaust in your classroom.

  • Using Films About the Holocaust in Your Classroom

    Video length: 8 minutes

    This video offers suggestions for selecting films for the classroom and shares lessons that provide historical context for films and support students’ critical thinking.

  • Including All Students in Holocaust Education

    Video length: 8 minutes

    This video introduces Museum lessons and resources that have accommodations and modifications to make them accessible for all students.

  • Context Is Crucial: The Holocaust Literature Guide

    Video length: 8 minutes

    The Museum's Holocaust Literature Guide provides accurate historical context for the stories in frequently taught works of literature.