For Educators
Teaching Trunk Program
Each trunk will contain specially curated lesson plans and materials to be used by teachers when teaching about the Holocaust.
At the root of HERC’s mission is an effort to empower and equip educators with the knowledge and tools they need to teach students about the Holocaust and the value of tolerance. Because the subject matter is heavy and students learn in different ways, HERC offers educators a wealth of resources including lesson plans, multimedia materials and information about events and exhibits.
Educators can attend HERC’s workshops and training sessions to better understand
the Holocaust, its history and the best ways to teach it.
Background for Educators
Holocaust education is mandated for Florida students, but educator training is neither standardized nor universal. Below are suggested background materials and lesson plans for educators teaching different grade levels.
Once you have reviewed these materials, visit the media center to find age-appropriate suggestions for books, films and other resources.
Before Teaching the Holocaust
These resources provide educators with a solid understanding of the importance of Holocaust education and the capabilities of different grade levels.
- Florida Holocaust Education Mandate
- Recommendations for Teaching & Learning about the Holocaust
- USHMM Guidelines for Teaching about the Holocaust
- Fundamentals of Teaching the Holocaust: Age Appropriateness
- Conceptual Framework of the Florida Holocaust Curriculum (Grades K-12)
- Strategies for Holocaust Education (Grades 8-12)
- The Risks When Connecting Bullying to the Holocaust
- ADL: Why Simulation Activities Should Not Be Used
- Principles for Effective Holocaust Instruction
- Overview of Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism
- Holocaust Training Presentation for Educators
- Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
Lesson Plans for Holocaust Education
Holocaust education is most effective when the curriculum is geared toward individual grade levels.
- Holocaust Education Matrix by Grade and Subject
- State of Florida Commissioned Teacher Training Resource Manuals (2001)
- Holocaust Teaching Guide: Getting Started
- Overview of Holocaust Topics to Teach
- Introduction to the Holocaust
- Teaching Materials by Topic
- Holocaust Education Lesson Plans
- Holocaust Unit Plan Template (Grade 8)
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