Desert Mountain High School – Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will follows the guidelines of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in promoting effective teaching of the Holocaust. As the most well-known case of genocide, the Holocaust will be a focus of study along with other world genocides. Students will become proficient in defining genocide, assessing how it can occur, and studying the role of world leaders and citizens during these times of crisis. The course will focus on the Holocaust for the first nine weeks and other world genocides using a regional approach for the second nine weeks of the semester. Learning about the Holocaust and other genocides can inspire students to think critically about the past and their roles and responsibilities in today’s society and teaches empathy, understanding and the importance of human choices. Some controversial topics may be discussed.