Teacher Resources
Discover educational experiences for your students
Beyond the
Barbed Wire
Experience the full and complex story of Japanese American belonging and identity before, during, and after WWII. This comprehensive platform is a wealth of interactive knowledge.
Short Films + Lesson Plans
Four short films (5-6 mins), each providing a deep dive into different aspects of the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Each film and corresponding lesson plan can be stand-alone, or as a series based on the goals and needs of your classes.
Books about Minidoka
Visit our book shop which includes texts about Minidoka and its lesson as well as texts written by survivors and descendents.
Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp
In this film, discover the story of a group of Japanese Americans and their incarceration by the U.S. government during World War II. Through the compelling voices of survivors of Minidoka, a concentration camp in the Idaho desert, Betrayed tells a universal story about unjust internment and the loss of civil rights. 57 min.
Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp
​Watch the official park film for Minidoka National Historic Site, narrated by actor and activist George Takei. Learn about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, the experiences of survivors and their descendants, and the site's relevance to the complicated issues Americans face today. 30 min.
Additional Resources
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Guided Tours
Bring your class to the Minidoka National Historic Site
Public tours are available during the summer season only. Ranger-led tours of the site are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am when the visitor center is open. Tours are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet at the visitor center. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes.
Private group and school tours can be scheduled during the spring, summer, and fall season. Please email us at miin_information@nps.gov for more information.
