Anne Frank The Exhibition: Educational Resources

Welcome to the educator resource hub for Anne Frank The Exhibition, a presentation of the Anne Frank House. 

Schedule your classroom visit to the exhibition today!

Here you will find a collection of educational materials designed to support teaching and learning inspired by the exhibition in New York City. These resources are presented with the Anne Frank Center, the official educational partner of the Anne Frank House for the United States and Canada.

Online Teacher Preparation Sessions

Prepare your students for a meaningful and engaging visit to Anne Frank The Exhibition with our virtual 50-minute online preparation sessions.

Led by experienced educators, these live Zoom sessions offer:

  1. An overview of the exhibition to help you frame the experience for your class

  2. Access to instructional resources that extend learning beyond the visit

  3. Opportunities for Q&A with our educators

  4. A chance to connect and share ideas with fellow teachers

Each session is designed to maximize the impact of your classroom visit.

Lesson Plans

1-Day Visit Preparation (Grades 5-10)

Equip students with foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills ahead of their exhibition visit through this standards-aligned, 50-minute lesson.

  1. Introduces essential historical context, key themes, and inquiry-based learning activities

  2. Flexible design supports integration into a range of instructional block lengths

  3. Includes teacher guides and student worksheets that align with literacy, social studies, and civic education objectives

Extension Lessons

Expand student learning with lessons that explore core themes such as antisemitism, life in hiding, and the impact of conspiracy theories through standards-based, inquiry-driven activities.

  1. Designed as stand-alone modules or to complement the exhibition experience

  2. Content is regularly updated to support current instructional needs

  3. Adaptable for diverse classroom settings and compatible with multidisciplinary curricula

3-Day Unit: Prep, Visit, Debrief

This standards-aligned unit provides a sequence of lessons for before, during, and after the exhibition visit, fostering deep understanding and reflection.

  1. Structured to support 50-minute or block class schedules

  2. Offered for multiple grade levels and adaptable to a range of content areas

  3. Employs a multidisciplinary, inquiry-based approach to build critical thinking and connect learning across subjects

Video Resources

Community and Support

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  • Submit feedback to support our ongoing improvement and responsiveness to educator needs

Reach out with questions at education@annefrankcenter.com.