Empathetically Teaching the Holocaust in the Social Studies Classroom

Empathetically Teaching the Holocaust in the Social Studies Classroom

So often today, teachers find their lessons structured strictly to state standards. Of course, following state standards is important. But, sometimes the requirements overlook or skip over important content. For examples, standards do not mandate that we teach the Holocaust....Read More
9 Must-Read Books to Accompany Your Holocaust Unit

9 Must-Read Books to Accompany Your Holocaust Unit

As with teaching all sensitive or controversial Social Studies topics, you may feel less than comfortable teaching about the Holocaust. However, teaching about World War II and the Holocaust with confidence and professionalism is critical to ensuring that your students...Read More
The Importance of Silence: Teaching Sensitive Topics in the Secondary Classroom

The Importance of Silence: Teaching Sensitive Topics in the Secondary Classroom

Each year in my secondary classroom, no matter the subject I was teaching, I took the time to teach about the Holocaust.  My Holocaust unit usually fell into the month of March, and with testing on the horizon, it was...Read More