US Holocaust Museum
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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Build a U.S. Strategy for Responding to the Crisis in Sudan
Learners 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 Genocide Teaching Project
Students investigate what genocide is as well as places that it is found in the 20th century. They trace the history of genocide back to the events that occurred in Sudan's history. Brainstorming ways to prevent the ongoing conflicts and...
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The Rwanda Commemoration Project: Genocide in Our Time
Students 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 research the...
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A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide
Students explore the implications of genocide. In this genocide lesson plan, 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...
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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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Conflict Resolution in the World Today: Introduction to Current World conflicts, their Antecendents, the Progression, and their Potential Conclusions
Students write a paragraph describing a conflict they had with a friend or a family member and a paragraph explaining how it was resolved. In this social science activity, students share their paragraphs with a partner and then will...
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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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Darfur Now Lesson One: Introduction to Darfur Now
Students 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. Students write responses to the film and share one...
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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...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Considering Genocide in Sudan
One-period lesson examines the issue of genocide using online handouts and news sources.
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Teachable moment.org: Genocide in Darfur
A lesson plan that has students analyze the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. Case studies to help the students begin to understand what is happening to the people in Darfur. Also gives discussion questions for the students to...
CBS
Cbs News: Struggle in Sudan
An interactive site that shows the suffering of the people of the Darfur region of Sudan. Maps, statistics, and video are provided to show the extent of the genocide.
New York Times
New York Times: A Promise Unkept in Darfur
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...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Sudan President Charged With Darfur War Crimes
After seeing a video on the indictment of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan by International Criminal Court, students will discuss whether they think he will face trial, how the genocide in Darfur might have been prevented and...
PBS
Frontline: Sudan: The Quick and the Terrible
A 2005 examination of the ongoing crisis in Darfur. Provides profiles of all the major groups, agencies, and nations and their roles in Dafur. Also includes video interviews, relevant statistics and links to related subjects.
United Nations
United Nations: Unamid: African Union/united Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur
Since 2007 the United Nations, in conjunction with the African Union, have been providing humanitarian efforts to bring peace and justice to Darfur, Sudan. Darfur has been recognized as a victim of genocide conflict since 2003....
New York Times
New York Times: Fear in Western Sudan
Presents the genocide in Darfur by using audio and pictures in an interactive format. Gives information about the genocide and also gives the audience a real glimpse into what is happening to the people of Darfur.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Chad, Sudan, and Central African Republic
This article gives background information about the problems in the Darfur region of Sudan, what other countries are affected, and possible solutions. Click on the sidebar of Related Materials to get more information.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Darfur's Peace Process
This site gives insight into and a review of the ongoing tragedy in Darfur and the attempts to solve it. You can click on "Related Materials" to get more information.
New York Times
New York Times: Destroying a Family,destroying a Village
Shows what is happening to families and villages in Darfur. Maps and images show what is actually happening with real people. Gives a first person account from a 75 year old man.
BBC
Bbc News: Q&a: Sudan's Darfur Conflict
BBC News answers questions regarding the conflict in Darfur from the beginning in 2003 through 2007 peacemaking attempts.
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Save Darfur
Up-to-date information about the genocide taking place in Sudan. Has information for students wanting to get involved in helping to end the genocide.