World War II began in 1939. By the time the war ended in 1945, it had become the greatest and most destructive global war in history. More than six million Jews were killed in the Holocaust. And the total loss of human life is estimated to be 40 to 60 million people. Explore the eyewitness interviews, lesson plans, and other resources in this collection to learn more about the causes and effects of World War II and its devastating impact on the Jewish population of Europe.
Book Lists
Jewish Holocaust Book List for Older Readers
Anne Frank: The Diary of A Young Girl, The Book Thief, and many more titles suitable for in-depth discussion with middle and high school students.
Jewish Holocaust Book List for Younger Readers
Created for grades 3 to 6, this list features moving historical fiction and age-appropriate nonfiction.
Jewish Holocaust Titles for Independent Reading
A list of nonfiction and fiction titles for independent reading, designed to support an 8th grade unit on the Holocaust.
Included Here:
- Articles (5)
- Lesson Plans and Activities (5)
- Unit Plans (2)
Articles
The World at War
World War II Experiences
Read an excerpt from a message board exchange about World War II that was held during Scholastic Network's 1995 special event, Remembering World War II.
World War II Timeline
See a timeline of significant developments in World War II from the invasion of Poland to the surrender of Japan.
World War II
Illustrates the political and economic climate that launched World War II, and traces its impact on the world at large.
Normandy Invasion
The Allied invasion of France's Normandy region during World War II began on June 6, 1944 and landed about 1 million troops by July 1.
Lesson Plans and Activities
Dear Miss Breed Lesson Plan
The letters which are at the core of the book Dear Miss Breed provide readers with an eyewitness account of the Japanese American incarceration.
We Remember Anne Frank
Attack on Pearl Harbor: An Online Learning Activity
Students get an intimate view of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor by reading a witness interview, browsing a timeline, and more.
World War II Remembered
Learn about WWII through the stories of those who witnessed it. Accounts from Anne Frank and Americans on the home front are included.
Our America: World War II
Unit Plans
Literature and History of the Holocaust
Features unit of study on the Holocaust, that focuses on both the good and bad in human nature.
Remembering the Holocaust
Lesson plans, activities, and other resources to help you teach about and reflect upon the Holocaust
- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Social Studies through Literature, World War II, Holocaust
