The educational mission of the Holocaust Museum goes beyond the teaching of the Holocaust to connect us with our world today. Knowing about this watershed event from the past is essential to building a foundation for action in the present. Our educational programming always ends with connections to what has happened in the lifetime of the students and what they can do to make a difference. Respect for others begins with their family and community, then extends out to those in need around the world.

June

Holocaust Studies for Educators: Understanding the Holocaust Through the Arts
June 16 – 20, 2008
Annual Professional Development Seminar
Presented by Florida Gulf Coast University and the Holocaust Museum

This professional development seminar is designed to deepen educators’ knowledge of the Holocaust, to present sound teaching methods and learn to engage students in the topic using art, music and theater. Instructors this year will include; Facing History and Ourselves, FGCU faculty, and professionals in the areas of theater and music.

Educators from both public and private schools in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties are invited to attend this free seminar. All participants will receive classroom materials and are eligible for a total of 30 Professional Development Points.

The application deadline is Friday, May 30th. Space is limited to 20 teachers.
Click here to download the application form/flyer (pdf)

The seminar will take place at the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida (Monday) and on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University.

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Please feel free to contact Amy Macera, Education Director, with any questions or comments.

Educational Programming
The Museum offers on and off-site programs for school groups, community groups and the general public; arranges speakers for school and community groups; and maintains a lending library* of Holocaust related books and videos.

Teachers interested in booking a trip to the Holocaust Museum can download the request form, or call Amy Macera, Education Director for more information at 239-263-9600. Teachers are recommended to book the trip at least four weeks in advance.

Click here for the Field Trip Request Form
Click here for the Education Programs Brochure

School Group Visits
The Museum is open to school groups free of charge. Because of the content of the Museum, on-site programming is recommended for grades 7 and up. Museum visits require approximately two hours and are designed for a maximum of 30 students. The following programs are offered during the school year at the Museum:

     Stories of the Holocaust uses first person narrative and inquiry to connect students with the exhibit. After a 50-minute tour, students will work in groups to analyze primary sources.

     Resistance and Rescue introduces students to people who risked their lives to stand up for what was right. Through a multi-media workshop, student will discuss what it means to fight injustice, both during the Holocaust and today.

     Genocide in Our Lifetime exposes students to acts of genocide that have occurred since the Holocaust, with attention to the past 15 years. Using the museum tour and small group activities, students will discuss the role of individuals as well as the international community in these events.

     General Museum tour with special speaker. This is a 50-minute museum tour coupled with a presentation by a Holocaust survivor or liberator.

Outreach Programs
The Museum offers outreach programming to Collier and Lee County Schools. Teachers are encouraged to contact the Education Department to discuss tailoring a program to best fit their grade level and class ability. Current outreach programs include:

     The Holocaust: Causes and Consequences is a power point presentation, designed to give an overview of the Holocaust and its impact in the world, then and now.

     People of the Holocaust is a PowerPoint presentation that looks at the Holocaust through the eyes of specific people.

     Survivor or Liberator presentations. Several local Holocaust survivors and liberators generously offer to speak with students groups each year. The Museum will assist in making these arrangements.

We are requesting a $20 donation for outreach programs to help allay transportation costs.

Professional Development
The Museum conducts seminars for training teachers in Collier and Lee Counties designed to meet the Florida State Mandate for Holocaust Education.

2006-07 Offerings - Please check back for updated programming.

Volunteer with the Education Department!
We are always looking for museum educators to work with students during the school year. If you are interested in volunteering, download the application, or call the Education Director for more information.

Amy Macera
(office) 239-263-9600
(fax) 239-263-9500
E-mail: amy@hmswfl.org

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