The Warsaw Ghetto | Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On

This learning unit explores the essential question “What did it mean to resist the Nazis?” by examining the powerful story of the Oneg Shabbat Archive, a secret documentation effort led by Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust.

Using video excerpts from the film Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students investigate the many forms of resistance to oppression, including the preservation of truth, culture, and personal testimony under threat of extermination. Guided by supporting questions and reflective activities, students develop historical thinking skills while making meaningful connections between history and the importance of preserving evidence to prevent future atrocities.