About Engines of Change™ By encouraging young leaders to recognize that hate, prejudice, and apathy continue to harm individuals and our society, this program encourages the next generation to care about and confront these perils. By fostering a community of Upstanders on their campuses, schools help to support the development of active citizenship in our […]
Develop connections from Latinx museum resources to classroom curriculum. In this workshop, participants will be able to identify significant Latinx figures and their contributions to society through the use of museum resources and exhibits. Resources and instructional strategies will be provided. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will earn 1 CPE hr., and 1 […]
Discover stories of rescue and resistance during the Holocaust through interactive activities and educational resources created for classroom use. In this workshop, participants will examine the roles and choices of individuals during the Holocaust; explore stories of rescue using engaging activities that incorporate English Language Arts skills with Social Studies concepts; and obtain more information […]
Survey diaries and poems written by Jewish teenagers during the Holocaust through engaging activities and strategies designed for the classroom. As a part of this workshop, participants will explore the writings of Jewish teenagers during the Holocaust; acquire strategies and tools for analyzing Holocaust prose and poetry in the classroom; and receive additional information about […]
"Justice for Genocide" by Leslie M. Guzmán Examine the factors that contributed to genocide and mass atrocities in the 20th century. In this workshop, participants will study the 10 stages of genocide, analyze case studies, and explore the aftermath of each atrocity. Resources and instructional strategies will be provided. At the conclusion of this workshop, […]
Engage students with primary sources that deepen understanding of the Holocaust and promote critical thinking skills. Through this workshop, educators will examine primary source resources; includng survivor testimonies, and an online database of European communities impacted by the Holocaust. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will earn 1 CPE hr., and 1 hr. G/T […]
Explore the history of the Holocaust using interactive activities and educational resources created for classroom use. Through this workshop, participants will discover strategies and tools for teaching the Holocaust in their classrooms, engage in dynamic activities that support Social Studies and English Language Arts skills, and learn about free education resources and programs available through […]
Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas.The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Looking for a way to celebrate Juneteenth? Our neighbors at Buffalo Soldier National Museum, Houston Museum of African American Culture, and Rice University are hosting in-person and online events to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union […]
Caroline Pointer Join GHJGS for the June quarterly meeting to learn how to upgrade your family research in this free webinar. Is your genealogical research a scattered trail laden with distractions? Are you jumping between websites, from one ancestor to another, chasing random discoveries that lead you on many different paths? Do you look back […]
Holocaust Museum Houston's young professionals group, NEXTGen, invite you to Tacos & Tours featuring an virtual exhibition tour of the Museums Samuel Bak Gallery and Learning Center, In Loving Memory of Hope Silber Kaplan. NEXTGen encourages guests to support their favorite local restaurant by ordering tacos and joining us on Zoom for the virtual tour […]