Author Nancy Sprowell Geise will discuss her book Auschwitz #34207: The Joe Rubinstein Story. Icek “Joe” Rubinsztejn was taken from the Radom Ghetto by the Nazis and forced onto a crowded, open-air truck. By the next morning, several around him would be dead from exposure. Joe arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau on April 30, 1942. It would […]
During National Delicatessen Month, August 1-31, both Kenny and Ziggy's New York Delicatessen & Restaurant locations are offering a multi-choice, three-course menu during lunch and dinner for $38, plus tax and gratuity, with 10 percent of each meal sold going to HMH to fund the Museum's education programs. As an added incentive, HMH will offer […]
Recorded professional development sessions are available July 27 through August 7, 2020. Please click Register, then choose the session(s) you would like to view from the menu. A link to the session will be sent to you via email on July 27. When completed, an evaluation will be sent and must be completed to earn […]
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 […]