Americans and the Holocaust

In this workshop, based on the USHMM’s online exhibit, teachers will examine the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped American attitudes and responses to the threats of Nazism and the Holocaust during the 1930s and 1940s. Teachers will learn about actions taken at all levels of society—by the government, the media, other organizations, and individual citizens—and how opportunities for action changed over time. This workshop promotes reflection and critical thinking about various factors that shaped attitudes and actions during that time and the factors that influence us today.

To register for the Americans and the Holocaust workshop, click here.

Before you come to this workshop:

  • Make sure you have seen both The Path to Nazi Genocide and Guidelines for Teaching the Holocaust videos on our Before you attend page.

Agenda for Americans and the Holocaust

Below, you will see the agenda for this workshop, which also has all of the presentations and files embedded in it for your use. Please note that we may make adjustments to the schedule and topics, but we will let you know what those adjustments are when you are with us at the workshop.

TOPIC COVEREDLINKS TO RESOURCES USED
Welcome, Introduction, and LogisticsWelcome to the Workshop Google Slides Presentation
Ice Breaker: The Two DeathsThe Two Deaths
USHMM Rationale Statements
USHMM GuidelinesUSHMM Guidelines for Teaching the Holocaust
Part I: AATH (1933-1937)
Americans in the Holocaust Through Nazi Germany
Dr. Erbelding, USHMM
Americans and the Holocaust Online Exhibit
BreakAmericans and the Holocaust Online Exhibit
Part II: AATH (1938-1945)
Americans in the Holocaust Through Nazi Germany
Dr. Erbelding, USHMM
Americans and the Holocaust Online Exhibit
Tour of Center/Exploration of Americans and the Holocaust ExhibitExploring Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit
LunchN/A
NC Council on the Holocaust WebsiteNC Council on the Holocaust website
Best Practices ActivitiesUSHMM Challenges of Escape
USHMM Timeline Activity
Requesting Timeline Cards from USHMM
USHMM Video about Timeline Lesson
USHMM Teaching Materials Suggestions
USHMM Frank Meeink Podcast
Transition and BreakN/A
Holocaust SurvivorNC Council Survivor Speaker Page
Council Newsletter on Zev Harel (pgs 11-13)
Wrap-Up and EvaluationsClick Here to go to the Evaluations page
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