Resource Theme: Genocide: Definition, Patterns, Stages
Students will discuss the definition of genocide, define the different stages, and analyze historical events using those stages. This lesson comes directly after a unit on the Holocaust in…
120-180 Minutes
Grades 9-12.
Students build foundational knowledge for studying the Holocaust by examining prior knowledge, defining key terms including Holocaust and genocide, analyzing multiple definitions, and exploring the value of primary and…
60-120 Minutes
Grades 9-12. Adaptable for 8th grade.
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 seven-lesson sequence examines the Guatemalan Genocide and civil war through an integrated study of historical context, structural inequality, lived experience, and post-conflict justice. Developed by the Twige Project…
30-60 Minutes
This unit introduces students to the history and legacy of the Holocaust through Holocaust Museum LA’s resources, survivor testimony, and artifact-based learning. Students explore the rise of Nazi ideology,…
60-120 Minutes
Grades 6 - 12
In this Mindful Exploration, students reflect on the value of individuality within a community by engaging with testimonies from Jack Adler (Holocaust survivor), Mohammed Dajani Daoudi (witness to contemporary…
30-60 Minutes
Grades 6-8
USC Shoah Foundation’s “Keep the Promise” lessons engage students with survivor testimony, historical sources, and cultural artifacts to deepen understanding of the Armenian Genocide. Designed for secondary classrooms, the…
30-60 Minutes
Grades 9-12. Can be adapted for 7-8
This lesson explores the role of personal testimony in preserving historical truth and shaping collective memory. Through survivor accounts from the Holocaust and the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi,…
90-120 Minutes
Grades 9-12
This lesson introduces students to the little-known history of Jewish resistance fighters during World War II. Through firsthand accounts, short films, and interactive activities, students explore how Jewish partisans…
60-120 Minutes
Grades 6-8. Can be adapted for 9 - 12
In this lesson, students examine the Holocaust through the experiences and perspectives of Hidden Children, an especially vulnerable population during World War II. Students analyze primary sources, including photographs…
90-120 Minutes
Grades 6-12
In this interactive lesson, middle school students engage with Holocaust survivor testimonies and artifacts through a gallery walk format using TikTok videos. Students analyze primary sources, practice inquiry-based learning,…
60-120 Minutes
Grades 6-8
In this creative, project-based lesson, high school students explore Holocaust survivor testimonies and develop critical thinking and empathy by creating TikTok videos that reflect and honor those stories. Through…
60-120 Minutes
Grades 9-12