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This interactive timeline was designed by Facing History to provide historical context for students reading Night by Elie Wiesel. The timeline could, however, be useful for other Holocaust literature or lessons. Also, the timeline has links to short videos imbedded within it that could be used for stand-alone mini-lessons.

This 11:28 minute video from Facing History helps viewers understand that suspicion and fear of Jews developed in ancient times. Antisemitism is sometimes called "the longest hatred" - a reason why it is difficult to extinguish.

What should you teach about the Holocaust if you don't have a lot of time? This USHMM Holocaust Encyclopedia article offers suggestions. Our advice is to begin with the list of concepts toward the end of the article under the heading, "Context for Understanding the Holocaust." Entries from the Holocaust Encyclopedia that have audio versions are listed to help teachers accommodate students' learning styles. The article also provides a link to a short film titled The Path to Nazi Genocide. Caution! Do not show this film without previewing it! The film is an excellent overview of the Holocaust. However, it…

From USC Shoah Foundation | I Witness Grade Level: 9-12Subjects: English Language Arts, History, Social Studies, Holocaust & Genocide Studies, Visual & Performing Arts.Time Needed: 1 hour Description: In this activity, students consider the personal experiences of those who arrived on the ramp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. They analyze images from the Auschwitz Album--showing the arrival of Hungarian Jewish men, women and children in 1944--and critically listen to survivors who endured a similar process.