In the midst of a global pandemic, we could all use a little more happiness. Cadettes are invited to join Holocaust Museum Houston to start a happiness adventure! Find out what makes you happy and learn how you can use this to help when things get tough. This session will provide a step-by-step process for […]
There is an election coming in November! But why are elections important? What do they have to do with you? Join Holocaust Museum Houston to find out while you earn the Inside Government badge. Learn about the offices that will be up for election in November, how they impact your life, and how to start […]
Journalist and award-winning author Jack Fairweather will discuss his book, The Volunteer: One Man, an Underground Army, and the Secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz.The incredible true story of a Polish resistance fighters infiltration of Auschwitz to sabotage the camp from within, and his death-defying attempt to warn the Allies about the Nazis plans for a […]
Dr. James E. Waller While COVID-19’s impact continues on a global scale – economically, socially, politically, and existentially – it will be particularly felt in deeply divided, fragile, conflict-prone, or at-risk societies. In such societies, it is absolutely vital that policy measures be taken for preventive action before risk escalates to the point of mass […]
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 […]
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 […]