FREE- Documenting History (Scheduled Program)

by Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

As Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower had the unimaginable experience of touring a Nazi concentration camp witnessing the horror that occurred there. The shock and disgust he felt compelled him to ensure that the Holocaust be documented for all to know and remember. Since then, some have questioned the legitimacy of the Holocaust. In this program students will analyze various types of primary sources from General Eisenhower and others that give first-hand accounts of what they witnessed.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00

FREE!

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Homeschool/Family

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

1000

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Date/Time

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04/07/2026 04:00 AM - 05:00 AM (Registration Deadline: 04/07/2026)
04/07/2026 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM (Registration Deadline: 04/07/2026)

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify IKEducation of cancellation at least 24 hours in advance. Rescheduling is at the discretion and availability of IKEducation staff.

About This Provider

Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

Abilene, Kansas
United States

IKEducation programs are "learning laboratories" where students analyze primary sources related to the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower. These cross-curricular programs are rooted in national standards and supported by educators who utilize best practices and high-quality educational materials. IKEducation is a collaborative initiative between the Eisenhower Foundation and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas.

Contact:
IKEducation
iked1890@eisenhowerfoundation.net
785-280-9531

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a brief overview of how the Holocaust evolved and came to an end.
2. Seven different primary sources related to the Holocaust will be analyzed - film, photographs, letters, cables, newspaper articles, oral history video, and a book excerpt.
3. Discussion of information gained from each primary source will take place.
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

- Students will gain an understanding of how and why the Holocaust happened.
- Students will analyze various primary sources to find information about the Holocaust.
- Students will share information about the information they learned from primary sources.
- Students will synthesize ideas for preventing injustice.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6-8.RH.9 -- Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.9-10.RI.9 -- Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech, King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”), including how they address related themes and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.9-10.SL.2 -- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.NSS-WH.5-12.8 ERA 8: 1900-1945.
NSS-USH.5-12 ERA 8: 1929-1945.