Indiana State Standards

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Indiana Holocaust Education Summary

Legal Status

  • Mandated by law: Yes
  • Implemented through state academic standards requiring Holocaust and genocide instruction in grades 7–12
  • Indiana is among the 23 states with publicly documented Holocaust education plans, per the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

How the Holocaust Appears in Indiana’s Standards

Middle & High School (Grades 7–12)

  • Students are required to study genocide, including the Holocaust, at least once between grades 7–12
  • Instruction addresses historical context, causes of genocide, and survivor testimony within world and U.S. history frameworks

Supplemental Teaching Tools Encouraged

Educators are encouraged to enhance lessons with:

  • Resources from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Echoes & Reflections curriculum
  • CANDLES Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Indiana
  • Survivor testimony and primary source documents

Teaching Notes for Indiana Educators

AreaGuidance
Mandated by LawYes – Genocide, including Holocaust, required grades 7–12
Included in CurriculumYes – integrated in world & U.S. history courses
Grade LevelsGrades 7–12
Instructional FlexibilityMedium – standards set expectations; districts design units
Professional DevelopmentSupported via state guidance and national curriculum partners

Conclusion

Indiana requires Holocaust and genocide education for grades 7–12 within state history standards. Instruction covers historical causes, moral considerations, and survivor perspectives. Educators are encouraged to use a variety of quality resources—including museum materials, testimony videos, and established curricula like Echoes & Reflections—to enrich these lessons.

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