Use graphic material only when the objective of the lesson requires it. Be aware that some students will be appalled, some will be discouraged and not interested in learning more, and some will show morbid fascination. Emphasize People Introduce the information through people, not numbers. Help students realize that the victims, perpetrators, rescuers, and bystanders were everyday people. Expose students to the conditions of life before the Holocaust.
Students learn from each other as they discuss a booklet.
Discuss the dilemmas of everyday life during the Holocaust. Try to avoid stereotypical descriptions. Balance tales of the atrocities with those that illustrate the victims' strong will to live as normally as possible. Explore Literature Literature helps students develop a sense of empathy. There is a variety of material at various reading levels.