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IWitness is a powerful tool in the Shoah Foundation Institute's mission to putting an end to prejudice, bigotry, and intolerance -- and the suffering they cause -- through the educational use of testimony. This resource is hands-on, constructivist, engaging, and relevant to students ages 13 and up. There are a variety of activities, including one especially for classes that read Elie Wiesel's book Night, videos that address ethical editing, a built-in online video editor, and more.

would be great site for students to learn from personal accounts, more interactive than just reading

A bi-weekly audio series and podcast service, hosted by Committee on Conscience Project Director Bridget Conley-Zilkic, that brings you the voices of human rights defenders, experts, advocates, and government officials. Vital voices addressing one of humanity's most vital issues. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.

A well made site detailing the life and diary of Anne Frank. View the place where she lived and the people with her through her years in hiding. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/History

This issue focuses on resources for commemorating Canada's Remembrance Day on November 11th. In addition to author interviews with Sharon E. McKay and Monique Polak, it also includes features related to the contributions of Canadian First Nations in the military the Holocaust. There is an article by Anita Brooks-Kirkland on "The virtual library as a learning hub" and one by Carol Koechlin and Sandi Zwann entitled "Engage and grow with questions."