Lessons of the Holocaust | Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On

This resource invites students to examine how we think about and remember the Holocaust by engaging with survivor testimony and historical analysis. Through guiding questions that explore the roles of survivors like Marian Turski and historians such as Simon Schama, students consider how personal memory and scholarly research shape our collective understanding of the Holocaust. Using video excerpts from Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students learn about the importance and complexity of studying the Holocaust.

The lesson emphasizes critical historical thinking skills, including causation, change over time, and analyzing primary sources. It also encourages students to reflect on how Holocaust remembrance is evolving, especially in light of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial today.