Partner: Facing History & Ourselves
This six-lesson introductory sequence prepares students to engage thoughtfully with Holocaust literature by building background knowledge about the Holocaust, antisemitism, genocide, identity, Jewish life, and historical context. Students also…
180-240 Minutes
Grades 6-12.
This unit guide supports middle and high school educators in designing an English Language Arts unit that uses literature to engage students in exploring genocide, identity, and human rights….
180-240 Minutes
Grades 6-12
This resource guide supports educators in teaching about the historical construction of race, the rise of pseudoscientific racism, and the impact of dehumanizing ideologies. It includes strategies, activities, and…
180-240 Minutes
Grades 6-12
This mini-unit explores the experiences of Jewish communities in Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia before and during World War II and the Holocaust. Through primary sources, personal reflections, and…
120-180 Minutes
Grades 9-12
This lesson invites students to explore how communities remember the Holocaust and other genocides through memorials and monuments. By analyzing existing memorials and designing their own, students reflect on…
30-60 Minutes
Grades 6-12
This mini-lesson is part one of a two-part exploration of online hate speech, celebrity influence, and the real-life consequences they can engender. This installment uses a recent high-profile example…
30-60 Minutes
Grades 6-12
A Facing History approach involves engaging students in difficult, relevant conversations about identity, community, current events, history, and literature. This lesson first explores questions of individual identity and choice…
30-60 Minutes
Grades 6-12
This unit is comprised of three lessons that start with and build on the concept of Universe of Obligation. It includes a second lesson on Human Rights and a…
Grades 6-12