Pop-Up Holocaust Museum

The first in a series of workshops, co-hosted by The City of Adrian and Adrian Schools, introduces best practices for teaching the Holocaust in age-appropriate and meaningful ways. Educators will explore classroom-ready resources from Echoes & Reflections and the USC Shoah Foundation’s iWitness survivor testimonies, with a focus on inquiry, critical thinking, and empathy. Participants…

Teaching the Holocaust can be emotionally challenging for both students and educators. This session focuses on trauma-informed approaches that help create supportive, respectful learning environments. Educators will learn strategies for presenting difficult content thoughtfully, using tools such as poetry, literature, artwork, and primary sources to help students reflect, process, and engage safely. All available workshops…

How do we help students understand Night within its historical and human context? This workshop provides background on Jewish life and antisemitism in Eastern Europe and explores instructional strategies for teaching Wiesel’s memoir using Echoes & Reflections resources. Participants will discuss key themes, antisemitism, guiding questions, and the continued relevance of Night for students today. All available workshops in…

This session explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust and offers guidance on how to teach this topic sensitively and responsibly. Educators will examine age-appropriate materials and strategies that honor young victims’ experiences while supporting student understanding and emotional well-being. All available workshops in this series: March 4: Foundations for Teaching the Holocaust March…

Art served as a powerful form of expression and resistance during the Holocaust. In this workshop, educators will explore artwork created by victims and survivors during and after the Holocaust and discuss how creative expression preserved dignity, identity, and humanity. Participants will consider how art can be used in the classroom to deepen understanding and…

How does genocide begin, and how can we help students recognize early warning signs? Using tools such as the Pyramid of Hate and 10 Stages of Genocide, this session helps educators teach genocide as a process that unfolds over time. The workshop emphasizes civic responsibility and introduces the Pyramid of Peace, encouraging students to see…