Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away. Curricular resources
The curricular resources below were created to help students arrive with important historical context, connect with local Auschwitz survivors, and carry the lessons of the Holocaust into their lives and communities today. These materials include informational videos, discussion guides, and reflection tools designed to deepen understanding before and after visiting Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away. Together, they invite learners to see Auschwitz not as a standalone story, but as part of the broader arc of Jewish history—and to consider what it means to stand against prejudice and hate in our own time.
Pre-Visit Lesson Plan
This lesson is designed to prepare students for their visit to Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., an exhibition hosted by Cincinnati Museum Center and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. When students enter the Auschwitz exhibition, they will encounter artifacts, testimonies, and history that reveal the scale and horror of the Holocaust. This lesson ensures that students arrive with the context they need to see Auschwitz not as a standalone story, but as part of the broader arc of Jewish history — one marked by a shared identity and history, recurring persecution and antisemitism, and extraordinary resilience and rebuilding.
Post-Visit Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students process their visit to Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. by reflecting on universal lessons of the Holocaust and the role of upstanders. Through discussion, a short film, and strengths-based activities, students explore how their own upstander choices can ripple outward to bring light into their communities.
Supplemental Resources
- Local Auschwitz Survivor Biography Study: This lesson uses local Auschwitz survivor biographies, images, and reflection questions to deepen students’ understanding of the Holocaust through personal narratives.
- What is Antisemitism and Why does it Matter Today?: In this interactive lesson students will be introduced to the Jewish people and explore historical and contemporary examples of antisemitism.
