Teaching About The Holocaust A Resource Book For Educators

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Wash., DC, is America's national institution for the documentation, study, & interpretation of Holocaust history, & serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. The Museum's primary mission is to advance & disseminate knowledge about this unprecedented tragedy; to preserve the memory of those who suffered; & to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral & spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy. This guide includes: Visiting the Museum, & Guidelines for Teaching the Holocaust; Suggested Topic Areas for a Course of Study; & Teacher Professional Development. Biblio. Illustrations.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Teaching About The Holocaust A Resource Book For Educators', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756740801 and ISBN 0756740800.