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American Public Media

American Public Media: American Radio Works: The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a one-hour radio documentary account of the Rwandan genocide in addition to related links.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Suffering and Recovery

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the role local churches played in bringing Hutus and Tutsis together in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide in this Wide Angle video segment.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Human Rights Report: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
Report on the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutu in Rwanda. The report provides a summary of actions taken by the Tutsis in great detail. (1997)
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Rwanda during the 1990s.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Rwanda has suffered the horror of genocide. Read how this has affected the country and how the country is recovering from its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Rwanda. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Rwanda. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Dark History of Rwanda's Genocide

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Dark History of Rwanda's Genocide," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the ethnic groups in Rwanda, where they came from, and the problems caused by their differences. From the CIA World Fact Book.