Introduction
There
were many children who passed through concentration
camps during World War II, and most of the children
did not survive. The purpose of the Holocaust Museum
Houston's Butterfly Project is to remember the children
who died during the holocaust. Ultimately, the Holocaust
Museum wants to collect 1.5 million butterflies to make
an exhibition representing the 1.5 million children.
In this activity, you and your Dreamer will visit the
Holocaust Museum Houston and make your own butterfly
to send to The Butterfly Project.
Purpose
•
Reinforce curriculum in Social Studies or History classes
• Demonstrate tolerance for differences in others
Time
This
activity can be done in one meeting. The time spent
at the museum is determined by the Dreamer and Dream
Partner. The Butterfly Project will take 30 –
60 minutes.
Materials
•
Paper
• Glue
• Markers
• Pencils
• Glitter
• Miscellaneous craft supplies
• Envelope and postage stamp
Directions
•
Visit the Holocaust
Museum Houston. Admission is free and the museum
is located in the Museum District (5401 Caroline Street,
Houston, 77004; phone: 713.942.8000).
• Discuss what the Dreamer observed in the museum.
How did the museum make your Dreamer feel? How can your
Dreamer relate to the experiences of the children?
• Now it is time for the Butterfly Project. If
you want more information, visit The
Butterfly Project.
• Create a butterfly.
• When the butterflies are completed, mail them
to:
Holocaust
Museum Houston
Education Department
5401 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77004
Other
Information and Resources
•
Due to the graphic nature of the exhibit, the Holocaust
Museum Houston requests that no students younger than
6th grade visit the museum.
