The Holocaust
Over 6 million Jews murdered, 200,000 Gypsies murdered, 200,000 disabled murdered, and many others including Slavic (Poles & Russians), Communists, Socialists, Jehovah's Witness, and homosexuals were systematically murdered during the Holocaust. During WWII the Nazi regime led by Adolf Hitler decided that Nazi's were "racially superior" and all of those ethnic and social groups listed above were "inferior" and must be cleansed. What did this "cleansing" include? The term often related to the Holocaust is "genocide." This term literally means the deliberate killing of large groups of people whether it is for racial, political, or cultural motivation.
Much of the Holocaust occurred between 1941-1944 when Nazi Germans deported millions of Jews to ghettos and killing centers, "extermination camps" where they were murdered in gassing facilities. As allied forces moved across Europe in 1945 they liberated many concentration camp prisoners. May 7, 1945 marks the end of the Holocaust when German's were forced to surrender. The atrocities and disregard for human life was devastating.
Why is it important to study the Holocaust in school? We study the Holocaust because genocide is still occurring today in Africa and other nations around the globe. We hope to never forget what occurred during WWII so that it can never be repeated. The topic is difficult, disgraceful, and heartbreaking; never forget what human beings had to endure during the Holocaust. When studying the Holocaust you will find moving stories about the victims, survivors, and those that gave their lives to save, hide, and protect those persecuted.
---Facts From U.S. National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Much of the Holocaust occurred between 1941-1944 when Nazi Germans deported millions of Jews to ghettos and killing centers, "extermination camps" where they were murdered in gassing facilities. As allied forces moved across Europe in 1945 they liberated many concentration camp prisoners. May 7, 1945 marks the end of the Holocaust when German's were forced to surrender. The atrocities and disregard for human life was devastating.
Why is it important to study the Holocaust in school? We study the Holocaust because genocide is still occurring today in Africa and other nations around the globe. We hope to never forget what occurred during WWII so that it can never be repeated. The topic is difficult, disgraceful, and heartbreaking; never forget what human beings had to endure during the Holocaust. When studying the Holocaust you will find moving stories about the victims, survivors, and those that gave their lives to save, hide, and protect those persecuted.
---Facts From U.S. National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Webliography
Whether you are a student researching the Holocaust or a teacher preparing a unit about the Holocaust, quick lists of resources whether they be print or electronic are a necessity. With so many resources written about the Holocaust it is difficult to know what to choose. The resources compiled in this webliography, a list of reference sources online, have been chosen for elementary aged students grades 2-5 and middle school students grades 6-9 because they were highly recommended by professional reviews, won awards, or were the only resource of their nature. These resources are all non-fiction and vary from atlases, encyclopedias, biographies, and general reference sources. The resources specifically cover the time period known as "the Holocaust" which occurred during 1941-1945.
Navigation
To navigate through the webliography click on the tabs at the top of this page to go directly to resources relating to specific grade levels.
To return to the main page at any time click the "Home" button.
To find a book near you, just click on the "teal" reference which is linked to WorldCat, a global catalog, to see which libraries nearby have a copy.
Some resources are listed under both grade tabs because they apply to a wider audience.
Remember, just because an item is listed under a specific grade level does not mean
a student may not be ready for something more challenging.
For more information, click on the "More Info" tab at the top. Have fun searching!
To return to the main page at any time click the "Home" button.
To find a book near you, just click on the "teal" reference which is linked to WorldCat, a global catalog, to see which libraries nearby have a copy.
Some resources are listed under both grade tabs because they apply to a wider audience.
Remember, just because an item is listed under a specific grade level does not mean
a student may not be ready for something more challenging.
For more information, click on the "More Info" tab at the top. Have fun searching!