"The personal items that we got to look at and the stories that went with them really impacted me, as it reminded me of all the individual lives of people in the Holocaust." - 8th grade student, Jefferson Middle School
Holding History - Bringing the Museum to Your Classroom
Unable to make it to our museum in Seattle with your students? Let us bring the museum to you! This one-hour session will engage students with personal stories and other important lessons, making the study of the Holocaust more relevant than ever.
For teachers within an hour of Seattle*, we are thrilled to share this program with you and your students. After you submit your request, we will work within your schedule to lead one (or more) sessions at your school that will:
- Enhance your students' learning of the Holocaust through artifacts and personal stories.
- Help your students recognize why learning about the Holocaust matters today.
"I thought it was interesting that the main point of emphasis was on the bystanders. Today a lot of people are by standers ... and this presentation really made me think about the things I am silent about or benefit from." - 12th grade student, Bishop Blanchet High School
REQUEST A HOLDING HISTORY PRESENTATION
Before Your Visit
This session should not be the entry point into your students’ learning about the Holocaust. We recommend preparing for a Museum Educator visit by doing several foundational lessons. Among these include:
- Pyramid of Hate lesson
- Universe of Obligation lesson
- Intro to the Holocaust lesson
- Historical Roots of Antisemitism lesson
- Prewar Jewish Life lesson
- Survivor Voices film
Completing at least some of these will significantly help you and your students to more successfully engage with this new program.
If you are hoping to schedule an in-person field trip instead, click here.
*For inquiries from teachers further away, or for general questions:
This program is supported in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and the Special Initiatives Fund Committee. 