Back in the old days before 1994, students had to use print resources and the library to collect information. Back in the old days before 1994, students had to use textbooks, magazines, newspapers, and the library to collect information. These are still good resources, but now you can also use the Internet. Explore the links below. Look for facts, quotations, examples, images, sound clips and video files that define the topic of your assignment. You'll be saving some of these and creating something special as assigned by your teacher.
Keep this question in mind as you work: 'I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.' Elie Wiesel

Every Family has their story, perhaps the hardships of persecution, racism or the hardships of immigration. Why is it important for us to hear and tell our stories?


Elie Wiesel's quote helps to explain why he must tell his story. Use the following question to create a scrapbook project to help tell his story.

Keep this question in mind as you work: In scrapbook fashion, using Publisher software, tell the story that answers the question: What evidene of inhumane and humane acts of man was brought about by the Holocaust?.

1. Explore these Internet sites looking for facts, quotes, examples, images, sound clips, videos, and animations that you think are important aspects of the topic.

2. Check for a copyright notices (usually at the bottom of the page). Most of the time, you can use images, etc. for classroom use only. If there is an e-mail link on the page, you can ask for permission to use the work. Be prepared to cut anything that copyright owners don't want you to use.

3. Copy text by dragging across the words, right click and choose Copy from the menu OR highlight and use the Edit - Copy command on the menubar. Paste what you highlighted into a basic text editor, word processor, desktop publishing program or multimedia program.

4. Save images by right-clicking and downloading them. Save the images in a folder until you're ready to use them. Remember to name them using the proper three letter extension at the end of the file name.

5. Once you have collected your information and examples, consider why you collected them and why they are important.

6. Additional Resources at the bottom of the page can be used to find factual information on your topic.

• A Blessing to One Another - People of all faiths came together in the summer of 2005 and shared in a historic exhibition: �A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People.�
• Elie Wiesel Foundation - The Foundation's mission, rooted in the memory of the Holocaust, is to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding and equality.
• Jewish Virtual Library - Jewish Resistance to the Nazi Genocide.
• Man's Search for Meaning - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Man's Search for Meaning. Viktor Frankl's 1946 book Man's Search for Meaning chronicles his experiences as a concentration camp inmate and describes his psychotherapeutic method of finding a reason to live. According to Frankl, the book intends to answer the question 'How was everyday life in a concentration camp reflected in the mind of the average prisoner?'
• Man's Search for Meaning Website - Selections from Man's Search for Meaning
• Map of Central and Eastern Europe - Good map resource of Eastern Europe.
• Museum Fellowship Lesson Plans - Major Holocaust Themes in Elie Wiesel�s Memoir, Night
• Museum of Jewish Heritage - Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, our Museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives - cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today.
• NPR this i believe - A God Who Remembers audio presentation by Elie Wiesel
• Remember.org - Remember.org offers contributors (survivors, liberators, historians, and teachers )a place to connect and share the best research resources and stories through art, photography, painting, audio/video, and remembrance.
• Resistance - Timeline.
• The History of the Jewish People - Timeline of the Jewish People
• The Holocaust - A map of the Holocaust.
• Theory and the Holocaust - Recommended WEB SITES
• Victor Frankl Website - The official website of the Victor Frankl Institute
• Weapons of the Spirit - During World War II, in and around one village in Nazi-occupied France, 5,000 Jews were sheltered�by 5,000 Christians! The astonishing story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. This is a story Pierre Sauvage was born to tell: born and protected in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, he returned just in time to preserve the memory.

• Culture Grams - Geographic and cultural information about countries including images and video.
• Historic Newspapers - Primary documents of the 5 newspapers including the New York Times from 1851.
• History and Literature Resource Center - Online databases that provides background information on the holocaust and literary reference material on Night.
• Mulimedia Archive - Photojournalism database from the 1930s.
• World Book - This online encyclopedia gives a good overview of the holocaust.

• Museum of Tolerance - Multimedia Learning Center
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - A Holocaust Encyclopedia.

• A Virtual Tour of Auschwitz/Birkenau - Images of the concentration camps.
• Holocaust History Project - Essays and Document on the Holocaust

• Academy of Achievement - Biographical information with photos and audio and video.
• BrainyQuote - Quotes by Elie Wiesel.
• Holocaust Survivors - Tells the stories of the Holocaust.
• PBS - Elie Wiesel: first Person Singular - Biographical information on Elie Wiesel

• A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust - Timeline with Links.
• The History Place - A timeline of the Holocaust

• Cybrary of the Holocaust - This website has an excellent collection of art, photos, poems, memoirs and factual information on the Holocaust and the Second World War.
• Do Something - Do Something believes you have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action. Be part of a generation of doers.
• Random Acts of Kindness - The Random Acts of Kindness� Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to �pass it on� to others. We provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to kindness participants through our website at www.actsofkindness.org.
• Respect Diversity Foundation - The Respect Diversity Foundation (RDF), a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, was created to help people of all ages successfully live, learn and work in our increasingly diverse society.
• Shamash - A Jewish Network with photos of the Holocaust.

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