Facing History and Ourselves: Elements of Time

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Elements of Time serves as a companion to the Facing History video collection of Holocaust testimonies. The companion manual describes the context for and content of video testimonies dealing with a wide range of themes pertinent to the study of the Holocaust and human behavior.

Elements of Time resource book Elements of Time serves as a companion to the Facing History video collection of Holocaust testimonies. The companion manual describes the context for and content of video testimonies dealing with a wide range of themes pertinent to the study of the Holocaust and human behavior. Throughout the book are cross-references to readings and topics in Holocaust and Human Behavior, as well as to other Facing History publications and special information packets and audiovisual materials available at the Facing History Resource Center and Library.

Elements of Time does not attempt to be a comprehensive survey of survivors' experiences in the Holocaust years. Rather, it suggests the types of themes that most engage students' interest and generate worthwhile classroom discussion. It also provides general guidelines for viewing the ever-growing number of video testimonies in cities throughout the United States.