Teaching in the History Classroom

Video length: 9 minutes

Through many brave actions large and small, Jewish people saved lives and left a lasting record of their experiences during the Holocaust. Instead of asking why didn't Jews resist the Nazis, a better question is: How was resistance during the Holocaust possible?

Video length: 11 minutes

This video provides strategies to help students and teachers move beyond describing people as bystanders, perpetrators, and rescuers and toward understanding the complexity of human choices and the importance of historical context.

Video length: 13 minutes

Items that belonged to victims and survivors—as well as other materials that relate to their stories, experiences, and histories form the heart of the Museum’s collections. This video offers resources for incorporating primary sources into classroom instruction.

Video length: 12 minutes

During the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees tried to escape Europe and immigrate to the United States, but not everyone was successful. As the German government started to restrict the ability of Jews to earn a living, own property, and go to school, it became difficult to leave. It was also challenging to find a country willing to accept them. This video is appropriate for classroom use.

Video length: 11 minutes

Studying Nazi propaganda helps students understand the role of antisemitism in the Holocaust. Incorporating media literacy skills into this study encourages students to think critically about information they encounter every day.