Activity 2: Holocaust Survivors   Number the Stars explores the experiences of two families. What was it like to survive the Holocaust?   Task Correspond with Holocaust survivors.   Process and Resources Read the testimonials of the people who lived through the Holocaust. Why do you think it's important to remember this sad period of history? Holocaust A Tragic Legacy Understanding the Holocaust Timeline US Holocaust Museum Grolier Site Testimonials Develop a set of questions for a Holocaust survivor. Use the following site to locate a person to email. Holocaust Survivors E-mail your questions about the Holocaust. Holocaust survivors will respond directly. There is a time lag of up to six weeks. Try the following two people: Alexander Kimel Ingrid A. Griffin-author and Holocaust survivor Have a Holocaust survivor speak to your class. This could be difficult and will probably be easier for those in larger metro areas. A possible web resource to check into: http://www.holocaustcommission.org/speakers_bureau/about_speakers_bureau.html   Project Guidelines Use the following guidelines for completing your project: Be sure to ask questions that are based on the facts that you have learned through the novel and other sources. Carefully prepare your email communication including an introduction, good questions, and a conclusion. Write a thank you to the person you interviewed. Conclusion Share what you've learned with others. Write a short story based on one of the answers you received.     Teacher Resources Student Resources Developed by Jeff Moen and Annette Lamb.