Holocaust Unit | Facing History & Ourselves

Holocaust Unit

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Last Modified April 8, 2021
Description
Video

When There Are No Bystanders (short version)

Omer Bartov discusses how the Holocaust unfolded in the Eastern European town Buczacz.

Video

Holocaust and Human Behavior in the Classroom

Teachers at Animo Jackie Robinson Charter High School use our Holocaust and Human Behavior resource and journey of discovery about oneself and others ("Scope and Sequence") to help students think critically about history and make informed choices.

Video

The Ancient Roots of Anti-Judaism

Scholars trace anti-Jewish myths, hatred, and violence back to the time of the Roman Empire in this historical overview of anti-Judaism’s roots.

Notes
Changing views about Jews in Europe.
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Teaching Strategy

Identity Charts

Use identity charts to help students consider the many factors that shape their own identity and that of groups, nations, and historical and literary figures.

An example of an identity chart for a high school student living in the Boston suburbs.
Book

A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism

This book traces antisemitism's evolution over the centuries and examines how the ancient hatred continues to shape attitudes and beliefs in the world today.

A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism