Continuing Lemkin's Legacy: What Can We Do to Prevent and Stop Genocide?

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...

This slide show provides the images of maps, people, and locations related to the genocide occurring in Africa. One slide outlines details of major events concerning Rwandan Civil War and Darfur. The images could be used to accompany a...

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...

A chronology of the development of the idea of "genocide" and the legalities which have developed since the mid 20th century to prosecute perpetrators of genocide around the world.

An in-depth discussion about the civil war in Sudan that has caused genocide in the Darfur region. Interactive maps, videos, audio, and images give information about what has happened and what will continue to happen in Darfur unless...

Presents that the war in Darfur, a province of Sudan, may be spreading to their neighbor, Chad. This could extend the amount of genocide that is already occurring in the region. Interactive maps with audio and pictures are available.

Learners explore the concept of political activism. In this Darfur conflict lesson, students watch "Darfur Now" and consider the stories of the political activists featured. Learners use the information regarding the activists to create...

Students explore the concept of political activism. In this Darfur conflict lesson, students reflect on Darfur activists they studied in prior lessons. Students use the information regarding the activists to design a poster that features...

Students examine World War I war crimes. In this world history lesson plan, students use primary and secondary sources to research Armenian genocide and the trial of Soghomon Tehlirin.

High schoolers 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...