“The NC Holocaust Files is a meticulously crafted series of short-form educational videos exploring the Holocaust from an uncommon perspective. These videos delve into lesser-known aspects of each video’s topic, aiming to shed light on stories often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Designed to complement classroom lessons, each video has undergone extensive research, review, and vetting by Holocaust education experts to ensure accuracy and authenticity. Tailored for students in grades 6-12, these videos offer age-appropriate insights, providing valuable resources to educators seeking to enhance their curriculum with engaging and informative content. To further enhance the educational experience, discussion guides have been created to accompany each video, offering purposeful activities aimed at enriching student comprehension through reflective exercises, emotive responses, and comparative analyses.” –NCDPI website
Gizella Abramson
Learn about the extraordinary life of Gizella Abramson, the Holocaust survivor who co-founded the NC Council on the Holocaust and had the legislation passed in NC in 2021 to require Holocaust education in grades 6-12 in NC named after her.
Nazi Propaganda
The Nazis used propaganda as a tool to propagate hate and implement the Final Solution, capitalizing on centuries of antisemitism. Learn about how the Nazis accomplished this in this video.
Nazi Camps
There were many different kinds of camps used by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Learn about the concentration camp system through this video.
Nazi Olympics
In 1936, the Nazis hosted the Olympics amid much controversy about their policies targeting the Jews and other groups. Learn about the Olympics and how it impacted the world.
Forms of Resistance
During the Holocaust, there were many ways that people resisted, from physical resistance to cultural and spiritual resistance. Help students understand these effective ways that the Jews and others chose to fight back against the Nazis.
The White Rose Movement
In the 1940s, German teenagers decided to form the White Rose group, an underground resistance movement to protest what the Germans were doing to the Jews and other groups. This incredible story will inspire your students.
Hidden Children
Desperate parents during the Holocaust attempted to save their children in a number of different ways, including hiding them in various places, sometimes in plain sight. Watch this video to learn some extraordinary stories.
Documenting the Holocaust
Justice after the Holocaust was possible because of the meticulous nature of how the Nazis documented their crimes. Learn how that evidence was used to hold the perpetrators accountable.
