Discover the updated version of our lesson “How to prepare students for a visit to a memorial site?” Thanks to practical tips from experienced teachers and educators, you’ll be able to prepare your students for a deep and reflective encounter with history. Use educational materials about specific sites, engaging exercises, a multimedia presentation, photo gallery and a recorded webinar to ensure that the visit becomes a moving and memorable experience – not just another stop on the school trip itinerary.
The season of school trips, educational outings, and summer travels is approaching. It’s a time not only for relaxation but also an opportunity to learn about history – often a difficult history, filled with painful events. Visiting memorial sites such as former concentration camps or Holocaust museums requires special preparation.
Without proper context, students may become disengaged, confused, or – in extreme cases – react inappropriately. So how can we ensure that students approach such visits with the respect, openness, and curiosity they deserve?
New Version of the Lesson: “How to prepare students for a visit to a memorial site?”
We’re introducing an updated and expanded version of our lesson, designed for teachers and educators who want to prepare young people for visiting memorial sites in a thoughtful and responsible way.
What’s new in the lesson?
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- Insights and recommendations from experienced teachers across Europe – practical strategies and best practices.
- Materials about specific sites such as Mauthausen, Jasenovac, or Stara Gradiška
- A multimedia presentation on Holodomor to discover how the Great Famine in Ukraine is presented in public spaces. Using this presentation as a template, students might also analyze memory sites in their local communities.
- A recording of the webinar “Preparing students for a visit to a memorial site,” full of inspiration and hands-on advice.
Why use this lesson?
A well-prepared visit to a memorial site can be a transformative experience for students – one that not only deepens their historical understanding but also fosters empathy, sensitivity, and a sense of civic responsibility. It’s a chance to turn a difficult past into a meaningful lesson for the present and future.