There is an old saying, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Many of today’s youth have merely an elementary knowledge of the Holocaust, which took place during World War II and think of it as a blip on the larger radar of history. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to properly educate children and teens about the significance and reality of what was involved in the Holocaust. This is best achieved by educating today’s youth through true survivor stories and historical facts that emphasize the importance of remembering the trials the victims faced and presenting all available information in a transparent and balanced way. Locating age-appropriate Holocaust curriculum for teachers can be a challenge. Many free resources can be found on Zachor Learn, a website created by the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation.
The Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation was founded by Ben Lesser, a real-life survivor of the Holocaust, who was released from the Dachau, Germany, concentration camp in 1945. The information on the Zachor Learn website is free, and the curriculum available on the website is taught firsthand through the perspective of Lesser, which lends itself to be a unique resource, as many websites dedicated to the teaching of the Holocaust provide second-hand information. Zachor offers an interactive Holocaust timeline for students, captivating lesson plans, and videos to accompany the lesson plans, as well as supporting documents and puzzle activities. Discover everything the site offers as a comprehensive Holocaust curriculum for teachers at zachorlearn.org.
