"In Search of the Heroes": Forget Me Not--The Anne Frank Story

Important Resources

Local library--Many cities have collections or special sections devoted to the Holocaust and tolerance.
Museum Visit--Check to see whether there is a museum in your area with displays and research on the Holocaust. Recommend this as an out-of-class project or take your students on a field trip. If there is no such facility, then make your own museum. Have the students make poster displays with pictures from magazines.
The United States Holocaust Museum--If you're visiting our nation's capital, be sure to stop at the United States Holocaust Museum at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024-2150, telephone 202-488-0400.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center--Headquarters in Los Angeles, with offices also in New York, Toronto, Miami, Jerusalem, Paris and Buenos Aries, the Wiesenthal Center is dedicated to the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust through education and awareness, with the goal that no people shall ever again fall victim to an atrocity of such magnitude. www.wiesenthal.com
Anne Frank Center, USA--584 Broadway, Suite 408, New York, NY (212-431-7993). A not-for-profit organization committed to preserving the legacy of Anne Frank, and dedicated to educating people about the dangers of discrimination and violence. They have several exhibits on tour around the country. www.annefrank.com
Yad Vashem (The Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority)--Established in 1953 in Jerusalem (Israel) as central worldwide organization devoted to the Holocaust. Your students may not have the opportunity to visit Israel, but they can be made aware of this organization with an international message.
Literature Resources--An excellent recent publication is Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, The Definitive Edition. Classroom sets are available at an educational discount from Bantam Doubleday Dell (800-323-9872). Also note the book co-authored by Miep Gies: Anne Frank Remembered.
Local synagogues and temples--If there is a local Jewish congregation in your area, contact their educational department for suggestions on field trips and resources.
Holocaust Memorial Day--Each year there is a day to memorialize the Holocaust (Yom HaShoah), typically in late April or early May. This would be a great time to study the Holocaust with you classes. Check your internet resources for more information.