“Oral histories are the collections of people’s memories and interpretations of the past in their own words. They are a record of an individual’s direct feelings and opinions about the events in which he or she was involved .”
In this exhibit, you will listen to testimony (words) of people who survived the Holocaust.
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TASK: If you could speak with someone who survived the Holocaust, what three questions would you want to ask?
1. Using the provided computers (1 per student), access iWitness.
2. Change the LANGUAGE from ALL to ENGLISH
3. Choose a topic of interest from the list (Anti-Jewish laws...Forced labor, etc.)
4. Listen to 2-3 TESTIMONIES from the chosen topic
List the names of the people from the videos you watch.
Which one of the presentations had the most significant impact on you? How? Why?
Why is it important to hear the testimonies of survivors?
List THREE additional new facts you have learned about the Holocaust based on the testimony you just watched.