Noed Holocaust historian Michael Berenbaum writes, “The Holocaust raises important questions and resists easy answers.” This book offers a six-stage, student centered inquiry-based pedagogy that addresses complex questions and invites construction of complicated answers.  Why the Jews? Why were there so many followers? Did the Jews resist?  Each of the twenty-three inquiries presented in the book centers on an essential question and includes pedagogical strategies, compelling sources, and multiple suggestions to assess student learning.

Elizabeth Krasemann has been a dedicated history teacher and Holocaust educator for 25 years. In her classes, her pedagogy centers on inquiry-based teaching and she has received several awards for this.



Mandy was such a pleasure to work with. Her fun and creative attitude made our wedding day even much more memorable. She’s not only a professional that we’ve hired but she has also became our friend. ​

JIM & SUSAN BRADEY