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Darfur, Sudan: Beyond the Headlines
Students examine the situation in Darfur, Sudan. They research the situation beyond what is seen in the headlines. They compare and contrast the situation in Sudan with the situation in Rwanda years earlier.
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Crisis in Darfur
High school social studies teachers addressing the crisis in Darfur could use elements of this plan to increase social studies vocabulary and research skills. It includes a page of lecture/discussion notes, instructions for creating...
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Darfur: Violence and the Media
Learners read an article on Darfur prior to class, discuss the conflict in Darfur, visit a series of websites, and complete a worksheet evaluating the reporting and sources used. They view films on genocide to decide if the Darfur...
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Genocide in Darfur: Darfur Eyewitness Teacher Guide
The events of the Holocaust in World War II would never happen again, right? Scholars research the current genocide taking place in Darfur. Using video and Holocaust Reading Passages, they analyze the horror of this forgotten part of the...
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Sudan -- Efforts to Avert Genocide in the Making
Students examine current events in Sudan and their efforts to prevent another genocide. They identify the roles of different humanitarian organizations in the area. They research the efforts to bring those accused of genocide to justice.
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Crisis in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
Young scholars examine the crisis in Sudan. They identify the medical situation in the region and discover how they respond to emergencies. They research diseases that are prevalent in the region as well.
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Build a U.S. Strategy for Responding to the Crisis in Sudan
Students work together in groups to discover the situation in Sudan. They discuss what problems arise from helping a foreign country. They answer questions and watch a video as well.
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The Crisis in Darfur
Students examine the history and current humanitarian crisis occurring in the Darfur region of Sudan. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, answer discussion questions, and present their findings to the class.
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SOS from Sudan
Students examine the Darfur crisis. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover details about the history of Sudan, ethnic cleansing by the Arab Janjaweed militias, and the condition of children...
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Sorrow in Sudan
Students explore the various groups and organizations involved in the Darfur conflict. Through investigative research, students gain insight into this complex issue.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing Attention
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about the scores of people dying in Sudan. Students respond to 5 talking point questions.
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CIVICS/CURRENT EVENTS
Students choose to either make an exhibit of posters of pictures about Darfur, or write a letter to the local newspaper regarding Darfur, or plan a concert, party, or bake sale to raise money for refugees. They write a poem defining...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: A Call to Action
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about about the state of Sudan. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Suffering in Sudan
Students investigate the humanitarian crisis in the Sudan. They examine the make up of the rebel groups involved in the fighting and the attempts to resolve the conflict.
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What's Occurring in Sudan?
Students participate in an activity designed to show them how minority groups are discriminated against in Sudan. In groups, they read stories about the Sudanese rebellion and complete worksheets.
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Darfur Now Lesson One: Introduction to Darfur Now
High schoolers view a brief film and define vocabulary terms related to genocide. In this civics lesson, students discuss motivations of people to take action against the crisis in Darfur. High schoolers write responses to the film and...
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"Lost Boys of Sudan" Lesson Plan - Lost Childhoods:
Students analyze the connection between history and identity, explore what is gained and what is lost in learning a new culture, and develop a working definition of the word refugee.
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Pastoralists and Agrarians: Identifying Connections between Historical and Contemporary Migration
Pastoralists and agrarians, livestock raisers and farmers. Using the conflict in Darfur as a lens, class members investigate the conflicts that arise when these groups are forced to migrate from one area to another.
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A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide
Students explore the implications of genocide. In this genocide lesson, students reflect on the response of America to genocide in Armenia, Rwanda, and Darfur. Students consider how to prevent the loss of human life through genocide.
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Breaking News English: Sudanese Peace, South Sudan Created
In this English worksheet, students read "Sudanese Peace, South Sudan Created," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The Global Community
Students investigate international cooperation. In this global issues lesson, students identify the purposes of international intervention such as efforts to aid Somalia and Darfur. Students then simulate a press conference hosted by the...
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Global Hunger and Malnutrition
Is there a difference between hunger and malnutrtion? Is this a problem only in third world countries? How does hunger and malnutrition affect the community? Why do these problems exist when the world produces enough food to feed...
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The Rwanda Commemoration Project: Genocide in Our Time
Young scholars define the word genocide and explain the key events in Rwanda history. In groups, they explain the relationship between the Tutsis and Hutus and read the first hand account of a young victim in the genocide. They...