Teaching the History of the Holocaust in High School

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Muguette Myers:
A Childhood Under the Occupation

Discover the story of Muguette Myers and her childhood in France during the Holocaust, using our new immersive sound app.

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Us vs. Them - Creating the Other

Reflection on the processes of othering and genocide with the help of two case studies (Holocaust & Rohingya genocide in Myanmar).

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17 Letters - For the Last Time and Forever

Analysis of letters written during the Holocaust between 1941 and 1944.

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Draw me the Story of Jews in the Netherlands during the Holocaust

Creation of a historical comic book following the analysis of primary sources.

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Exploring the Evidence – The Holocaust, Cambodian Genocide, and Canadian Intervention

Comparative approach and the role of individuals and societies in genocide.

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Teaching about the Holocaust Using Recorded Survivor Testimony

Testimony of Marcel Tenenbaum, a Belgian Jewish child during the Holocaust.

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Being a Refugee in Canada

Reflection on forced migration during the Second World War and today.

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The Night of Broken Glass - Kristallnacht

Exploration of the pogrom of November 9 and 10, 1938.

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United Against Genocide: Understand, Question, Prevent

Exploration of 4 genocides (Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Cambodia) and 4 contemporary situations.

Education Activity

Activity for Studying the Holocaust at Home

Studying the Holocaust at home with artefacts and testimonies.

11 Tips for Teaching the Holocaust to Middle and High School Students

Explore our collections to learn about the Holocaust.

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School Programs at the Museum

Discover the tours, workshops, and testimonies offered at the Museum.

Visit the Museum

Extra-Mural Educational Programs for School Groups

No need to go anywhere! Reserve a testimony or workshop to take place in your school.

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Virtual Programs for School Groups

Is your school far from the Museum? Reserve a virtual program presented by a mediator or survivor.

The History of the Holocaust

Insights on events, key actors and issues of related to the Holocaust.

Reference Guide

Brief History of Antisemitism in Canada

Summary of the history of antisemitic thought in Canada.

REFERENCE GUIDE

Studying Genocide

resources and tools to learn more about nine genocides of the 20th century.

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Holocaust Maps and Timelines

Interactive study of the Holocaust in its European and global context.

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Analysis Sheets

Simple and versatile analysis sheets for studying primary sources.

Holocaust Life Stories

Video testimonials of Holocaust survivors on several themes with educational guide.

Building New Lives

Journey of Holocaust survivors who decided to immigrate to Canada after the war.

United Against Genocide: Understand, Question, Prevent

Exploration of 4 genocides (Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Cambodia) and 4 contemporary situations.

“And in 1948, I came to Canada”: The Holocaust in Six Dates

Accompanying teaching guide and guide to organize a commemoration.