American Academy of Achievement: Elie Wiesel
You'll find an interview along with photos and video and audio clips of Elie Wiesel on this site. The author says here that he wrote about his experiences in a concentration camp "for other survivors who found it difficult to speak." Ponder this statement and discuss with a group of classmates why it is important to hear the stories of Holocaust survivors, yet why it might be difficult for some to speak out.

Visas for Life
Chiune "Sempo" Sugihara was the Japanese Consul General in Kovno, Lithuania, in 1939 and 1940. Visit this virtual exhibit from the Simon Wiesenthal Center to read about how Sugihara courageously issued visas that saved the lives of approximately 6,000 Polish Jews. With a partner, design a "Chiune Sugihara Humanitarian Award" to be given to people who risk life and reputation to help others. Consider whether the award should take the form of a statuette, a plaque, a medal, or some other form.