Teaching About Antisemitism

Educational Materials for K-12

Resources on Antisemitism from Holocaust Educational Trust

This lesson from the Holocaust Educational Trust in the U.K. introduces students to the ideology which underpinned the Holocaust by looking at the long history of antisemitism before focusing on its central and pervasive place within Nazi thought.

USHMM Teaching Materials on Propaganda

Propaganda exists in every society. By exploring the evolution, range, and techniques of Nazi propaganda, we develop a more nuanced understanding of what propaganda is and become better equipped to think critically about the messages we receive. Learn more

Chutz-Pow! Superheroes of the Holocaust

CHUTZ-POW! SUPERHEROES OF THE HOLOCAUST is an acclaimed and ongoing comic-book series created and published by The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh that seeks, as its mission, to place stories of UpStanders’ courage, resilience, and sacrifice at the forefront of Holocaust awareness. Learn more

The Roots and Impact of Antisemitism

  • What is antisemitism, and how has it impacted Jews in the past and today?
  • What are the consequences when a “single story” is used to exclude a group of people from a society’s universe of obligation?

Propaganda and the Visual Arts in the Third Reich

This lesson from Yad Vashem provides an opportunity for students to examine how art and images were used as propaganda in Nazi Germany.

Teacher Resources

The Centre for Holocaust Education at University College London provides free materials for teachers including online lesson plans, textbooks and pedagogical guidance.

Grades 3-7

Brief History of Antisemitism in Canada

A “Brief History of Antisemitism in Canada” provides teachers with a practical tool for explaining antisemitism to students.

GRADES K-12

Educator curriculum for K-12

Packets and lessons for K-12 teachers are available for download from the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center

Grades K-12

Teaching Materials on Antisemitism and Racism

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. (USHMM) provides comprehensive teaching materials for teaching about

Grades 3-7

Sarah’s Attic

Sarah’s Attic is an introduction to the history of the Holocaust for elementary school students, particularly those between the ages of eight and 12.

GRADES K-12

Educator Resources From Holocaust Museum Houston

The Holocaust Museum Houston offers free online teaching materials such as lesson plans and educational videos as well as community based educational programs for students.

Grades K-12

Teaching Materials on Antisemitism and Racism

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. (USHMM) provides comprehensive teaching materials for teaching about