The Educator in Motion program (EIM) is a FREE initiative that sends professional museum educators to schools to provide educational programming on the Holocaust, antisemitism, and active citizenship.
Integrating social studies, language arts, and fine arts concepts, EIM programs enhance student content knowledge and critical thinking skills while supporting the development of individual and civic responsibility in K-12 classrooms. Students work directly with a museum educator and participate in interactive activities that explore the lessons of the Holocaust and the role of individuals in society today.
Each Educator in Motion program is designed to be presented in a class period and can be adapted to fit your classroom schedule. We can visit your campus for each class period all day, a single class period, or anything in between. Programs can be adapted to work with one or more classes at a time – there are no minimum or maximum requirements for the number of participants.
All EIM programs can be presented in English or Spanish and are in alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
In person programs are available throughout the Greater Houston Area/Region IV Education Service Area. We can do in person programs outside of this area upon request, although we may request a modified schedule. Virtual versions of all our programs are available everywhere.
For more information or to schedule a program for your campus, please email education@hmh.org.
The Educator in Motion program would like to thank the following donors for their generous support: Abigail Daniels and Debbie Tummins Endowment Fund, Arline Guefen Endowment, Frances and Louis Gordon Endowment Fund, George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, Herman Harris Fleishman Foundation, Houston Jewish Community Foundation, Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation, Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation, Lowenstein Family Supporting Foundation, MD Anderson Foundation, Polly and David Roth Education Endowment Fund, Radoff Family, Ronald Grabois Family Endowment Fund, Shirley and David Toomim Family Fund, and Vivian L. Smith Foundation.
2025-2026 PROGRAM OPTIONS
Photo Credit: Watkins Middle School
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (GRADES 6 – 12)
Images of the Holocaust
Through analysis of primary sources such as photographs, maps, and political cartoons, students explore an interactive historical overview of the Holocaust from the Treaty of Versailles to the end of World War II. This program is best suited for students with limited to moderate knowledge of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 6–12.
Personal Narratives of the Holocaust
Through videos featuring diaries and testimony, students discover the personal stories and experiences of Jewish people during the Holocaust through primary sources. This program is best suited for students with limited to moderate knowledge of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 6–12.
The U.S. and the Holocaust
This program provides context for the American experience during the Holocaust. Through the use of primary sources such as newspaper articles, newsreels, propaganda posters, documents, and photographs, students will learn how the Holocaust impacted American life from 1933 to 1945. This program is best suited for students who understand the core facts of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 6 –12.
Upstanders During the Holocaust
Students explore stories of rescue and resistance during the Holocaust and the courageous individuals whose actions saved lives during a time of injustice. They are encouraged to consider how their own choices impact the lives of the people around them. This program is best suited for students who understand the core facts of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 6–12.
Art of the Holocaust
Through the analysis and interpretation of artwork created by Jewish artists living under the Nazis, students consider the role of art during times of injustice and how these visual voices shed light on the personal experiences of Jewish people during the Holocaust. This program uses an image analysis strategy to guide students in a deep exploration of art pieces covering the major events of the Holocaust. This program can be tailored for students with limited to extensive knowledge of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 6–12.
Teen Leadership: Lessons from the Holocaust
Utilizing primary sources, students explore case studies of individual decision-making before and during the Holocaust to prompt discussion about bullying, individual behavior, and active citizenship. Students consider their own responsibilities and choices and the impact that one person’s choices can make. This program is best suited for students who understand the core facts of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 7–12. Please note that this activity works best with one or two classes of students at a time.
Introduction to Antisemitism
Students are introduced to the ancient concept of antisemitism. Through the examination of primary sources showing historical tropes, stereotypes, and conspiracy theories, students will learn strategies for recognizing and responding to antisemitism and other forms of hate speech. This program is best suited for students who understand the core facts of the Holocaust and is appropriate for grades 6–12.
“Building Upstanders” | Photo Credit: de Santiago EC/PK & Head Start Center
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS (GRADES PRE-K – 5)
Standing Up to Bullying
In the Standing Up to Bullying program (previously called All Behaviors Count), students consider the impact of bullying on their classmates, school, and community. Through interactive discussions, videos, and activities, students learn to identify harmful behaviors, develop strategies to help them intervene as empowered Upstanders, and brainstorm actions they can take to build positive and inclusive communities. This program is appropriate for grades K-5.
Number the Stars in Context
This program is designed specifically for 4th and 5th grade students who are reading or have read Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. It provides broader context for students about the events surrounding the text. Students also have the opportunity to ask questions about the book and the events of the Holocaust.
Note: If you are interested in borrowing a class set of e-books of Number the Stars, email ebooks@hmh.org to request individual student logins for English and/or Spanish digital copies.