The Holocaust Memorial Museum
Located in our nation’s capital, the Holocaust Memorial Museum serves as the United States’ official reminder of the Holocaust. Here you can view, study, and interpret different aspects of Holocaust history.
- A Virtual Tour with a Lesson Plan: Take a virtual field trip with your students as they engage with nine scenes from within the museum and learn about the grim history of the Holocaust.
- The Rise of the Nazis & the Nazi Regime: Watch this video for a concise overview of the Holocaust and the path to Nazi genocide following the conclusion of WWI.
- Children’s Diaries of the Holocaust: Read the documented experiences of some of the children who suffered during the Holocaust. Explore surviving diaries and journals, the most famous being Anne Frank’s, and answer the Critical Thinking Questions at the bottom of the page.
The National WWII Museum
Welcome to the Big Easy! The National WWII Museum, formerly named The National D-Day Museum, focuses on the impact and contributions made by the United States during the Second World War.
- How Kids Helped Win WWII: Learn what American children did on the home front to contribute to the cause and help win the war.
- A Conversation with D-Day Veteran George Sarros: Join Joey Balfour, Curator of Oral History, and George Sarros, a D-Day Navy Veteran, in a discussion of the Normandy landings.
- Introduction to Major WWII Topics: Explore this comprehensive list of different topics relating to WWII. Along with topic introductions, students can find additional primary and secondary sources to research. This is a great starting point for students who may be writing research papers!
Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, leading the United States to enter World War II.
- Atomic Heritage Foundation: Visit the Atomic Heritage Foundation to learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor and its impact on WWII. This site also features a photo gallery, as well as video footage documenting the attack.
- Pearl Harbor Education Resources: Discover free resources for integrating Pearl Harbor education into your classroom. Choose from webinars, lesson plans, high school yearbooks, and more.
- Surviving the Attack on Pearl Harbor: Read firsthand accounts and survivor stories from civilians and servicemembers to learn about what really happened on December 7, 1941.