LEGISLATION

There is no relevant legislation.
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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Priority Academic Student Skills (2003):

U.S. History, 1850 to the present- High School
Standard 8: The student will analyze the major, causes, events, and effects of United States involvement in World War II.
5) Analyze public and political reactions in the United States to the events of the Holocaust.

World History- High School
Standard 16: The student will analyze major twentieth century historical events through World War II.
4) Examine the rise of nationalism, and the causes and effects of World War II (e.g., the Holocaust, economic and military power shifts since 1945, the founding of the United Nations, and the political partitioning of Europe, Africa, and Asia).

These standards are mandatory in Oklahoma.
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STATE RESOURCES

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
2021 East 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74236
Phone: 918.492.1818
URL: http://www.jewishmuseum.net
E-mail: director@jewishmuseum.net

It is the mission of The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art to educate about the Jewish experience in Oklahoma, the United States, and the world. Through exhibitions and educational programs focusing on Jewish culture, history, religion, and art, the Museum works to deepen understanding of the Jewish people, their faith, and their history.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Oklahoma Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
Phone: 405.521.3301
URL: http://www.sde.state.ok.us/home/defaultns.html