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Wegner, Gregory – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1995
Buchenwald offers an omnipresent reminder that future success of political and economic reunification is related to slow, but necessary, healing of national wounds over dual legacies of Hitler and the Cold War. In midst of painful transitions, the living memorial of Buchenwald holds promise as a place where German youth might continue arduous…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History, Foreign Countries

Wegner, Gregory P. – History of Education Quarterly, 1990
Recounts the dialogue between U. S. and Soviet members of the Allied Kommandatura Education Committee (AKEC) in post World War II Berlin regarding the formation of a new history curriculum for German youth. Concludes that the history curriculum accord represented a U.S.-Soviet desire to use schools as a means of denazifying Berlin youth. (SLM)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Philosophy

McCleary, George F., Jr. – Social Education, 1995
Presents a set of four maps illustrating changing German political borders. Includes the time period from 1933, when Hitler came to power, until the division of Germany in 1945. Includes a map showing the Allied Powers against Germany, nations allied with Germany, and neutral nations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History, Foreign Countries

Charles, Michael – Canadian Social Studies, 1995
Introduces a special theme issue on the Holocaust. Describes events during a visit to Germany, Poland, and Israel by Canadian educators. Previews articles in the theme issue. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Christianity, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Totten, Samuel; Feinberg, Stephen – Social Education, 1995
Discusses key concerns regarding issues of rationale, methodology, and resources when teaching about the Holocaust. Identifies 12 objectives and 5 content criteria for the topic. Includes five frequently asked questions about the Holocaust and their answers from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History

Feinberg, Stephen – Social Education, 1995
Presents a Holocaust chronology timeline of the years 1933-1948. Includes political, military, and social events of the time period. Identifies anti-Semitic laws and information about German death. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History

Kleg, Milton – Social Education, 1995
Contends that teaching only about the 1933-1945 period of German persecution of Jews serves a very limited purpose. Argues that the foundations of anti-Semitic beliefs and practices have a long history and should be part of Holocaust education. Describes the origins, development, and key events in anti-Semitism in Europe. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Christianity, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development

Miller, Scott – Social Education, 1995
Discusses the views of "Holocaust deniers" and categorizes them into two groups: (1) hard deniers; and (2) soft deniers. Maintains that Holocaust denial has no historical support. Asserts that the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is the best resource to counter the claims of the Holocaust deniers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Denial (Psychology)

McCleary, George F., Jr. – Social Education, 1995
Presents a map of Europe identifying the location of major concentration camps, extermination camps, and massacre sites during World War II. Maintains that only a few of the over 400 sites in the former Soviet Union where entire Jewish villages were exterminated are shown. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History

Tec, Nechama – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that, in World War II Europe, a tiny minority of Christians attempted to protect and stand up for the persecuted Jews. Asserts that their selflessness, courage, and compassion stand out in stark contrast to the indifference shown by most European Christians. Discusses characteristics of those who demonstrated this altruism. (CFR)
Descriptors: Altruism, Anti Semitism, Christianity, Cultural Context

Feinberg, Stephen; Totten, Samuel – Social Education, 1995
Presents an interview with Steven Spielberg on his goals and methods for making "Schindler's List." Maintains that the important lessons of truth and tolerance will help prevent the Holocaust from happening again. Describes cooperative ventures with educational groups to develop instructional materials associated with the film. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History

Haverkamp, Beth; Schamel, Wynell – Social Education, 1995
Describes the historical background to the Nuremberg War Trials. Asserts that there is a wealth of evidence in the National Archives documenting atrocities committed by the Nazis. Presents primary source documents used in the Trials and provides seven suggested teaching strategies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History

Feinberg, Stephen – Social Education, 1995
Presents an annotated bibliography of 18 recommended publications on the Holocaust. Categorizes the publications into key historical works and teaching resources. Includes some lesson plan collections. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education

Friedman, Ina R. – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that, 50 years after World War II, few people are aware that Jews were not the only Nazi victims. Describes Nazi persecution against Gypsies, homosexuals, blacks, political dissenters, and other groups. Contends that every new generation of students should learn about the devastating effects of prejudice. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Christianity, Cultural Context, Culture Conflict

Goldstein, Phyllis – Social Education, 1995
Asserts that the motion picture, "Schindler's List," explores the human capacity for monumental evil as well as the capacity for extraordinary courage. Describes "Facing History and Ourselves: A Guide to Schindler's List," which provides an interdisciplinary framework for examining the film and exploring this period of history.…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History
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