Curated OER
History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.
Other
Ed Web: S 21 the Horrors of Tuol Sleng
Describes life and death at S-21, one of the most infamous Khmer Rouge interrogation centers.
Curated OER
Time.com Photo Essay: The Legacy of Pol Pot
This site provides pictures of victims of the Khmer Rouge Regime in Cambodia. Background information also included.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Khmer Rouge Leaders Face Trial
Students read and discuss this article (dated March 27, 2009) on the trial of Khmer Rouge leaders and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible...
Other
Ed Web: Work Camps Life and Death in the Farming Co Ops
Describes life on the farms and in the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge.