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The Courage to Remember is probably the best website to visit when studying the Holocaust.  It covers all of the topics below:

Abba Kovner and Resistance in the Vilna Ghetto	Ghetto resister and partisan, 25 year old Abba Kovner refused to go like a "sheep to slaughter."
Accused of the Nuremberg Trial	The top Nazis on trial. Were they guilty of war crimes? What were their sentences?
Aktion Erntefest	43,000 Jews murdered on one day. Find out why and how the Nazis carried out this program of mass execution.
Apt Pupil	Read a review of this movie.
Austrian Far-Right Party in Power	As part of a coalition government, Joerg Haider's Freedom Party came to power in Austria. The world reacted.
Babi Yar: Destroying the Evidence	As the Red Army was approaching, the Nazis attempted to destroy the evidence of their mass murders by burning the bodies.
Babi Yar: Mass Murder	In retaliation for explosions in downtown Kiev, the Nazis created a place of mass murder in the ravine named Babi Yar.
Balfour Declaration	The British declared support for a national home in Palestine for Jews in the 1917 Balfour Declaration.
The Camps	A map and fact-filled chart of the concentration and death camps.
Children's Books About the Holocaust	Books are a great way to introduce children to the Holocaust.
Death Marches	As the war drew to a close, the Nazis evacuated their camps and forced the prisoners on long marches - death marches.
Doctors' Trial	Twenty-three defendants, many horrible experiments.
German Spy in the SS	The story of a man who infiltrated the Third Reich to discover its hidden secrets.
Glossary	Are you confused about some of the terms relating to the Holocaust? Since the Holocaust vocabulary was formulated from many different languages, understanding these terms can be difficult. Here's a glossary to help you.
Gypsies and the Porajmos	Registered, sterilized, ghettoized, and deported - learn what happened to these "forgotten victims."
"Heil Schicklgruber!"???	The name of Hitler provokes intense emotions. But what if Adolf Hitler had really been named Adolf Schicklgruber? It was closer than you think.
Hidden Children (Part 1 of 2)	They hid in attics, cabinets, and closets to avoid Nazi persecution.
Hidden Children (Part 2 of 2)	They hid their identity and lived within Christian society.
The History of the Swastika	The history of the swastika spans 3,000 years. Does it represent good or evil?
Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch	On November 8, 1923, Adolf Hitler attempted to sieze control of Germany through a putsch (coup). Learn about his failed attempt.
Hitler's Last Will	In Hitler's last will, written a day before his death, he planned the future for his body and possessions.
Hitler's Political Statement	Written a day before his suicide, Hitler blamed Jews for WWII and expelled several top Nazi officials.
The Holocaust and Millennium Polls	Find out where the Holocaust ranked in the various millennium and century polls.
The Holocaust Libel Trial	An overview of the David Irving vs. Deborah Lipstadt libel trial.
Interview with a Survivor: Charlotte Guthmann Opfermann	Charlotte's personal account of life within the Theresienstadt Ghetto.
Jakob the Liar	A review of the movie Jakob the Liar which stars Robin Williams.
The Jewish Badge	Learn the history of the armbands and yellow Stars of David which labeled the Jews.
Jewish Cemetery in Warsaw	This historic Jewish cemetery was enclosed in the Warsaw Ghetto. It is both a reflection and a memorial of the past.
Jewish Center in Oswiecim	Learn about the recently rededicated synagogue and the new Jewish Center in Oswiecim, Poland.
Lebensraum	Germany's foreign policy during the Third Reich was based on expansion. Learn about the ideology behind Lebensraum.
Life Is Beautiful	My film review of the Italian comedy about the Holocaust.
Lodz Ghetto (Part 1 of 2)	Throughout Europe, Jews were crowded into ghettos before being systematically murdered in the death camps. Follow the history of the ghetto in Lodz, Poland.
Lodz Ghetto (Part 2 of 2)	Find out what life was like in the Lodz ghetto. Was Rumkowski working for the Nazis or for the Jews?
The Long Way Home	A review of this outstanding, Oscar nominated documentary.
The Madagascar Plan	Learn about the Nazi plan to relocate Europe's Jews to this African island.
Majdanek: An Overview	Learn about the layout and construction of the Nazis' second largest concentration camp.
Museum of Jewish Heritage	Learn all about this fascinating, new Holocaust museum in New York.
Nazi Gold, Jewish Accounts, and Swiss Banks	For several months, the controversy over Switzerland's role in World War II has raged in the media, among people, and between nations.
Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact	The division of Poland between Germany and the Soviet Union was decided well before a single shot was fired.
New England Holocaust Memorial	Boston's powerful and moving memorial to the Holocaust.
Nizkor: Fighting Denial on the Internet	Learn about the site that fights Holocaust denial.
Our Turn to Remember	For decades the survivors have remembered, learn why it is now our turn.
Overview of Auschwitz	We've all heard the term Auschwitz and associate it with the Holocaust, but how much do you really know about this death camp?
Overview of Auschwitz II: Birkenau	A map and overview of the killing center of Auschwitz.
Photographs from the SWC	An alphabetical listing of the photograph categories available from the Simon Wiesenthal Center's online encyclopedia.
Quiz	Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
Review of Exodus 1947	A book review of Ruth Gruber's book about the ship carrying 4,500 refugees that tried to reach Eretz Israel (Palestine).
Sobibor: An Overview (Part 1 of 4)	An overview and map of the infamous death camp.
Sobibor: Life and Death (Part 2 of 4)	Learn about the life and death of prisoners within this death camp.
Sobibor: The Revolt (Part 3 of 4)	The story of the prisoners of the Sobibor death camp who revolted against the Nazis.
Sobibor: The Memorial (Part 4 of 4)	Powerful but unkempt, a virtual tour of the memorial at Sobibor.
SS Ranks	A listing of SS ranks and their western equivalents.
Sterilization	Six months after Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, the first German compulsory sterilization law was created. Why did the Nazis do this and who did they sterilize?
Struma: The Boat That Never Made It	Learn how the journey of 769 Jewish refugees ended in tragedy rather than freedom.
Terror on Kristallnacht	A massive government sanctioned pogrom against Jews that occurred on November 9-10, 1938 throughout Germany and Austria.
Theresienstadt: The "Model" Ghetto (Part 1 of 2)	Even though the Nazis attempted to deceive the world by making Theresienstadt into a "model" ghetto, life was not easy for its inmates. This week's article focuses on the establishment of the ghetto and next week I'll cover life and death within this anomaly.
Theresienstadt: The "Model" Ghetto (Part 2 of 2)	The image of Theresienstadt has been made up of famous prisoners and the Red Cross' visit. But life within the "model" ghetto was anything but ideal.
The Tragedy of the S.S. St. Louis (Part 1 of 2)	Over 900 Jews attempted to escape from Nazi Germany to Cuba in 1939.
The Tragedy of the S.S. St. Louis (Part 2 of 2)	The conclusion of this voyage to escape Nazi persecution.
Trip to Eastern Europe	Read about my powerful and moving trip to learn about the past and the present.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum	Wondering what's inside the U.S.H.M.M.?
Virtual Theresienstadt	A photographic journey to the "Model Ghetto" and nearby prison.
Wannsee Conference	On January 20, 1942, Nazi leaders gathered together in Wannsee to plan the Final Solution.
World War II Begins	46 million soldiers and civilians died during the Second World War, learn how it started.
Yom Hashoah	Learn more about Holocaust Remembrance Day.

English Works:  Guide to Drama	Drama by Ronald Allan Chionglo

WHY THE JEWS? Patterns of Persecution    Panels 1, 2 & 3 THE "JEWISH QUESTION": Nazi Policy 1933-1939    Panels 4, 5, 6 & 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 ALL NECESSARY PREPARATIONS: 1939 1941    Panels 14, 15, 16,  17 & 18, 19, 20, 21 THE FINAL SOLUTION: 1941-1945    Panels 22, 23, 24 & 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 & 32, 33, 34, 35 BITTERNESS AND HOPE: The Legacy of the Holocaust    Panels 36, 37, 38 & 39, 40 EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES    Language Arts    Social Studies    Personal Development    Oral History Assignment       Writing Projects

Battleship: The Diary of Anne Frank Vocab. Words	Diary of Anne Frank Literary Terms
Diary of Anne Frank Act 1 Vocabulary	Diary of Anne Frank Act II Vocabulary
A Changing Record	Use this chart to keep track of Anne's feelings.
Anne Frank the Writer: An Unfinished Story	Click on "Launch the Exhibition" to hear audio excerpts from Anne Frank's diary. There are also links to interviews with people who knew Anne and written excerpts from the diary.
Hiding Place	Click the different floor levels to study the annex and see where Anne and her family lived.
Anne Frank	This student-created site includes information Anne Frank's life and her family. There are some online puzzles and quizzes, plus some quotes from Anne.
We Remember Anne Frank	Meet Anne's childhood friend and the woman who hid the Franks.
Anne Frank Center	Visit the center and learn more about Anne Frank. Includes a timeline, excerpts from the diary, and activities for students.
Classroom Activities	Learn vocabulary words and discuss questions about Anne Frank's life.
Study Questions	These questions are all about Anne Frank and the Holocaust.
Teaching Guide	This is a teaching guide for the book, including suggested activities and further readings.
Crossword Game	This is an interactive crossword game about Anne Frank.
Forget Me Not	This site serves as a reminder of Anne Frank and the Holocaust history, including teaching instructions and vocabulary words.
Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945	This teacher's guide is designed for grades 5-12 and includes background instructions and some class activities. NOTE: Many of the links are broken, but the links in the sections "Readings and Overview" and "Timelines" are all current.
Fact Monster: Anne Frank	This is a short biography of Anne Frank.
Journaling	Use these journaling ideas to react to the book.
eThemes Resource: Holocaust	These resources are about the Holocaust and the devastating impact that it had on Jewish people. Also includes information about Adolf Hitler, concentration camps, crematoriums, and resistance fighters. Includes videos of survivors talking about their experiences, plus many photos.

Role-play Diary Entry # 1	Pretend that, because of a rise in crime and vandalism, our country has just declared that all teenagers are to have a strict curfew of 7:00 pm.  Any teenagers caught away from home will be arrested.  Respond to this in your "diary" as though it is real.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 2	Pretend that several of your friends broke curfew and have now disappeared. Respond to this in your "diary" as though it is real.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 3	Pretend that all teenagers who were born in March, July, October, and December have been arrested and have disappeared.  Respond to this in your "diary" as though it is real.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 4	Pretend that a tall, electric, chain-link fence has been erected around the baseball field.  You have heard that today, the military is rounding up all people between the ages of 13 and 19.  Suddenly, while you are in class, you hear soldiers on the intercom and a loud commotion outside.  What will you do to stay alive?  Where will you hide? Respond to this in your "diary" as though it is real.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 5	Today, should take an inventory of all of the items you have with you in class.  This is all you have to barter or survive with.  Pretend that you are hiding somewhere in the school.  Describe your hiding place and explain how you will avoid detection, where you will get food and water, and who you will or won't trust with your secret. Respond to this in your "diary" as though it is real.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 6	Today, your teacher will call out hiding locations around the school.  If your location was called, you were captured and taken to the open field inside the chain-link enclosure.  There is no escape and you are exposed to the weather, with only one meal a day -- bread and broth. Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation. If you were not captured, be sure to share how you feel about avoiding detection or knowing that some of your friends were captured.
Role-play Diary Entry # 7	Today, if you were captured, you are given a choice.  If you will give the locations of at least three of your friends' hiding places, you'll be allowed to leave the baseball field and live in a barracks.  Your food will be the same food your guards eat and you will have access to television and hot water.  Will you betray your friends, or continue to suffer?  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation. If you were not captured, how do you feel knowing that some of your captured friends might betray you?  Are you worried, disappointed, upset?  Share your thoughts.
Role-play Diary Entry # 8	Today, your teacher will call out more hiding locations around the school.  Pretend your location was called and you are captured and taken to the open field inside the chain-link enclosure.  You do not know whether you were betrayed by your friends or not. There is no escape and you are exposed to the weather, with only one meal a day -- bread and broth. Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 9	Today the guards brought you a shovel and told you to dig a hole that you could lie down in.  What do they mean by this?  Is it your grave?  Are you afraid?  Remember, you are probably cold and weak from the weather and lack of food. How much strength do you have to dig that hole?  How deep, wide, and long will it really end up being?  Who will you dig your hole next to? Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry # 10	Today you are told that the hole you dug is going to be your home.  The shovels were taken away and the hole is only as deep as you had the strength to dig it.  You cannot leave your hole and have to stay in it 24 hours a day.  If you dug your hole deep enough, you can lie down in it and get out of the wind, so it might offer you some warmth.  You will still be given a bowl of broth and piece of bread each day, but it will be brought to you.  You only have the belongings that you had in Entry #5, so think of ways they can be used in your new home.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry #11	Today, someone in a hole close to you smarted off to the guards and the guards used a fire hose to spray that person with water, until he/she was soaked and their hole was half full.  You are told that anyone who talks will be sprayed with water.  This means you might have your hole soaked with water.  Will you still talk?  How about the people you chose to dig your hole next to.  Do you think they will talk and get your area sprayed with water?  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry #12	Today, the silence is too much.  You want desperately to talk or at least communicate with someone.  You are to devise a method of communicating with one of your friends without talking, or without drawing the attention of the guards.  How will you do this?  What are the details?  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry #11	Today, you are forced to stand in complete silence, huddled tightly in a group of twenty.  You must stand inside the boundaries for 5 minutes, completely silent.  Any movement or noise and the time starts over.  This is to simulate conditions on the boxcars the Jews endured as they were being shipped to the various concentration camps.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation.
Role-play Diary Entry #11	Today you will hear poetry from the book, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly."  Pretend you are living in a camp like that of Terazin.  Describe your reactions to the living conditions and food.  Be sure to include a realistic, but fictional narrative of the day's events, as well as include your feelings and opinions of such a situation
Role-play Diary Entry #11

The Diary of Anne Frank: Act I -- scenes 1-3	The Diary of Anne Frank: Act I -- scenes 4 and 5
The Diary of Anne Frank: Act II-Scenes 1-2