In an era of rising misinformation and antisemitism, teaching the Holocaust demands unwavering commitment to documented truth. This cohort empowers educators to anchor instruction in authentic primary sources — equipping them to teach this complex history with confidence and clarity, while providing students with important skills such as critical thinking and historical inquiry.
“I have learned more through this class than any other resource I have read or class I have taken. The depth and knowledge in these lessons is phenomenal.”
Cohort participants will receive nine curated primary source packets with Google Slide decks for teacher instruction, student handouts, and worksheets.
The program includes the following class topics:
Session 1, January 28, 6:30-8:30 PM: Judaism and Diversity of Jewish Life
Session 2, February 4, 6:30-8:00 PM: Antisemitism
Session 3, February 11, 6:30-8:00 PM: Rise of Nazism
Session 4, February 18, 6:30-8:00 PM: The Power of Propaganda
Session 5, February 25, 6:30-8:00 PM: Collaboration & Complicity in the Holocaust
Session 6, March 4, 6:30-8:00 PM: Challenges of Escape
Session 7, March 11, 6:30-8:00 PM: Wannsee Conference and “The Final Solution”
Session 8, March 18, 6:30-8:30 PM: Rescue & Resistance/ Aftermath of WWII and the Holocaust
Cohort Highlights:
- Experts teach Holocaust history and antisemitism with new content and resources
- Ready to use lessons for a eight-week unit
- Students use historical evidence to analyze and draw conclusions about how and why past events transpired
- Lessons align with new Minnesota Social Studies Standards
- Be a part of a national educator cohort
These resources are generously supported by the Minnesota Vikings, Allianz of America Corp., and the Tankenoff Families Foundation.
Meet Our Nationally Recognized Expert
Kristin Thompson
Founding Director, Humanus Network, Holocaust and Human Rights Education Consulting
Kristin is currently the founding director of Humanus Network. Previously, she was a classroom history teacher (19-yrs) in MN and Education Program Coordinator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. (5 1/2 yrs) where her primary task was training teachers in Holocaust education.
Please contact Susie Greenberg with any questions.
