The genocide education project is a nonprofit organization that assists educators in teaching about human rights and genocide, particularly the armenian genocide, by developing and distributing instructional materials, providing access to teaching resources and organizing educational workshops. Apr 16, 2015 in this lesson, students assume the role of historians analyzing primary source material investigating archival new york times articles for evidence about the causes and consequences of the atrocities against armenians. Unit i introduction to genocide defining genocide, its history, and why we study it. Their lesson plans and resource collections cover the areas of genocide, darfur, armenian genocide, the holocaust, universal declaration of human rights and more. In this world history activity, 9th graders evaluate the role of the united states in building nations in other parts of the world. The armenian genocide of 1915 lesson plans and study guide addressing sol world history ii, 11b virginia education center st. Again, this is done on the basis of primary sources. Direct each student in each group to be responsible for researching the serbs, the croats or the bosnian muslims. The curriculum provides a five day lesson plan on five genocides of the twentieth century. They were designed to complement facing history and ourselves resource books, holocaust and human behavior and crimes against humanity and civilization.
Armenians were forced on death marches or killed with crude instruments such as picks, knives, and shovels. T h e a r m e n i a n e d u c a ti o n c e n te r s c h. Of the 150 exporters, 127 were armenian and 23 turkish. The reprinting of this model curriculum reflects the wishes of the people of california and their legislative representatives to give local curriculum leaders and teachers continued guidance in classroom practices. Multiple choice and truefalse problems presented as editable worksheets and in examview files. The genocide of the armenians most of these lessons are designed to be used with the film the armenian genocide two. James armenian church 834 pepper avenue richmond, virginia 23226 email. Model curriculum for human rights and genocide was issued in 1988. Our two lesson plans include a 90minute lesson on the. Yet an appalling number of people, young and old, know little or nothing about it.
Using different types of mass extermination practices including forced marches, 1. The student resources provided below are arranged in the order they ought to be introduced. This year, 2015, is the one hundredth anniversary of the armenian genocide. This armenian genocide lesson plan is suitable for 9th 12th grade. Lessons and readings on the armenian genocide was developed in collaboration with teaching tolerance magazine. The armenian genocide of 1915 lesson plans and study guide. They will then compare their analysis of one of the testimonies with other testimonies that their classmates listened to. Andrew bernstein may 21, 2015 audio pdf in the objective standard, summer 2015. Lessons of the armenian genocide the objective standard. Talaat, the principal architect of the armenian genocide, was killed in 1921 in berlin where he had gone into hiding. The armenian genocide was the systematic killing and deportation of armenians by the turks of the ottoman empire. Students are then give the lesson objectives and told they will be taking what they have learned about wwi and the armenian massacres and delving deeper into the american role in the massacres, the role of the press, and how this has impacted. Now ask the students to name examples of genocide in the 20th century answers may include. How can the united states play a role in memorializing the armenian genocide.
New jersey commission on holocaust education created date. The study of genocide is a serious topic requiring consideration for members of our community. Scholars explore the history of the armenian genocide, the role of perpetrators and ordinary people, the choices made by turkey and the united states, and questions of judgment and legacy. As the ottoman empire fought alongside germany and austriahungary in world war i, the young turks leadershipenver pasha, talaat pasha, and djemal. Understanding global identities through literature, language, and media culture kits. The fall, 2002 issue of teaching tolerance magazine includes a feature article on the armenian genocide. Of the 37 bankers throughout the country, no fewer than 32 were armenian. For a reliable treatment of the subject of the armenian genocide, see, for example. It includes 6 one page readings on genocides in history the armenian genocide, the holocaust, stalins. This lesson plan is deliberately bare bones in order for each teacher to use the materials in the way that best suit their classrooms needs. Material and information for this unit will be found here. Learning about rwanda students will learn about key events in rwandan history, terms used in the film, and the basic principles of the united nations. Eswbat describe the action of soghomon tehlirian against talaat pasha and be able to explain the motives of what. Feb 05, 2016 the history of the 1915 armenian genocide provides us with an importance lesson, challenging us to think about how we shape perspectives, beliefs, and values about our past, present and future.
Of the 153 industrialists, were armenian and 20 were turkish. In this lesson, students assume the role of historians analyzing primary source material investigating archival new york times articles for. The starting date is conventionally held to be 24 april 1915, the day that ottoman authorities rounded up, arrested, and deported from. Recognizing the armenian genocide rationale for the lesson. In 1915, there was no word to accurately describe what the turks were doing to the armenians. Recognizing the armenian genocide lesson plan montclair state. Pass out article on genocide, answer questions and discuss. This series of eight lessons is organized as a miniunit for teaching the armenian genocide. Lesson 3 provides guidelines to discuss the denial of the genocide by the turkish state.
Ask whether they know of any countries today in which the genocide is still occurring sudan, chechnya. The armenian genocide that took place in the ottoman empire during world war i has been con sidered the first genocide of the twentieth century. Then, we suggest opportunities for exploring contemporary issues related to the armenian genocide. The armenian genocide is only recognized by 28 countries and the united states of america is not one of them. The project provides resources to teach about the legal concept of genocide in high schools, including a discussion of the genocide convention 1948, a brief overview of genocides that have taken place throughout history, and the types of behavior and actions, which may lead to genocide. Pdf versions of materials can be downloaded for free. Although the turkish government still denies it, and millions of americans remain unaware of it, in its dying gasp the ottoman empire, forerunner of modern. Educators can access lesson plans and educational materials organized for the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Have students read the article from national council for social studies.
This basic introductory lesson plan utilizes teacherled discussion, map analysis, and a socratic seminar. The entire book is available for free online in pdf form. There are far too many places where hate, intolerance, and genocide still exist. A lesson plan based on the armenian genocide news accounts from the american press, 19151922. Armenian genocide lesson plan for 9th 12th grade lesson. It is suggested that teachers scaffold the armenian genocide prior to using this lesson. This lesson explores genocides that have taken place during the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries including the cambodian genocide, the rwandan genocide, the armenian genocide and the holocaust. The lesson is designed to address south carolina state standards for global studies, i. Ninth graders examine the role of the united states in nation building. Teaching the armenian genocide with primary sources from. As your historians examine the beginnings of wwi, ensure they are familiar with the armenian genocide.
Human rights lesson plans holocaust, genocide, and human. They consist of maps, reproductions of primary source documents. Oct 12, 2007 the controversial bill is a victory for armenian americans who wanted the killing of 1. Teachers will find background information on the armenian genocide itself, as well as rationales and instructional strategies for a comparative study of genocide. It is designed for educators with lesson plans and resources for teaching the armenian genocide. This informative lesson includes an overview of the history of the armenian genocide and the chance to study artwork by a survivor. Never again the curriculum provides a five day lesson plan on five genocides of the twentieth century.
General lesson plans and supporting materials are also offered. Have students read the new york times and the armenian genocide and answer questions. Raphael lemkin did not coin the term genocide until nazi brutality in europe brought mass murder closer to the heart of the western world. Model curriculum for human rights instructional materials. Lesson plan for teaching the holocaust and genocide south. Due to the lack of resources available to adequately cover the armenian genocide i have created a webquest that allows students to fill out answers to a worksheet and by accessing the links found o. Presiden al statements on the armenian genocide april 24, 2009 white house statement by president barack obama. All of this took place during world war i, in which the. Through this video essay activity, students will develop their research skills and their multimedia literacy as they create an action plan, inspired by testimony. Find out about the armenian people, their place in the ottoman empire, and the tragedy that happened during this time. Dec 20, 2011 in addition to this, the unit is designed to touch upon similar occurrences, past and present, ranging from the armenian genocide to present day events in darfur. The genocide of the armenians is a unit for grades 912 with 8 lessons, two resource books the genocide of the armenians pdf, 4. A text lesson provides critical information while a small group activity allows for deeper study.
This lesson examines the ways in which historical evidence has been used to construct a narrative of the armenian genocide. Thus anfal genocide is no less a foreign story it is a human story. Optional extensions and related lessons support ongoing. This is a fantastic lesson plan on genocides in history that incorporates common core strategies, cooperative learning, and higherlevel thinking. The history of the 1915 armenian genocide provides us with an importance lesson, challenging us to think about how we shape perspectives, beliefs, and values about our past, present and future. The armenian genocide of 1915 armenian church library. In lesson 2 pupils look at how the process of genocide can be explained and are introduced to two theoretical frameworks which help clarify genocide. Below you will find the links necessary to complete the lesson on genocides. Held since 2016, the luncheon seeks to honor k through 16 public school educators who have gone above and beyond to incorporate a comprehensive lesson plan on armenian genocide studies within. Additionally the activity introduces students to multiple experiences of genocide including the armenian genocide, genocide against the tutsi in rwanda and holocaust. In this activity, students will independently listen to 23 excerpts from primary source testimony from the armenian genocide. The genesis of the word genocide while the overview of this lesson and the included film clip both reference the armenian genocide, the word genocide did not exist in 1915 when the armenians were being massacred and forced on death marches. This lesson explores the armenian genocide, which took place during world war i. Use this lesson plan to teach students about the specifics of the armenian genocide.
Even today the world has not yet learned the lesson of those terrible years. In this lesson, students assume the role of historians analyzing primary source material investigating archival new york times articles for evidence about the causes and consequences of the atrocities against armenians. It also explores the worlds response to genocide and some of the reasons for global silence in the face of mass atrocities. The armenian genocide also known as the armenian holocaust was the systematic mass murder and expulsion of 1. Hand each student a copy of the ethnic group worksheet at the end of this lesson plan. Of the 9,800 shopkeepers and craftsmen, 6,800 were armenian and 2,550 were turkish. They claim the deaths were at the hands of ottoman turks and was the first genocide of the twentieth century. Armenian genocide webquest lesson plan template and teaching resources. The armenian genocide of 1915 lesson plans and study guide addressing sol world history ii, 11b. An online teaching resource designed as a place where students can learn about histpruy and from history by. This curriculum extracts articles from the book, the armenian genocide. Today, after 103 years, turkey still denies the armenian genocide. The choices program, a civicsbased education program based at brown university, created the curriculum confronting genocide. Armenian genocide portfolio project teaching resources.
May 21, 2015 this year, 2015, is the one hundredth anniversary of the armenian genocide. In the ottoman empire, journalists, diplomats, and other witnesses struggled to find language to. Fhao not only provides wonderful print resources on the armenian genocide they also offer online lesson plans. The armenian genocide, known as the first genocide of the 20th century, was the systematic annihilation of the christian armenians of the ottoman empire, present day turkey, during world war i.
To download a pdf of this guide free of charge, please visit. Teaching the armenian genocide with primary sources from the. Armenian genocide by the turkish government and its o. Although the turkish government still denies it, and millions of americans remain unaware of it, in its dying gasp the ottoman empire, forerunner of modern turkey, slaughtered more than one million innocent, legally disarmed armeniansa subculture of christians who lived within the empire. The lessons trace the international response to five genocides including the armenian genocide. More than 250 gather for 4th annual armenian genocide. Students will read about the history and causes of the event, then discuss the term genocide in depth. To mom, with eternal love california state university. Their escape left the matter of avenging the countless victims to a clandestine group of survivors that tracked down the cup arch conspirators. Of the 166 ottoman importers, 141 were armenian and turkish. The genocide education project the genocide education project gened seeks to assist educators in teaching about human rights and genocide, particularly the armenian genocide, by developing and distributing. It includes 6 one page readings on genocides in history the armenian genocide, the holocaust, stalins great purge, cambodia, rwanda, and darfur along. This is especially true in the american armenian diaspora, where some families are. The cohen center serves as a research and resource center for the teaching of the holocaust and genocide through keene state colleges academic programs.
Breaking news english esl lesson on armenian massacre. Genocide and the human voice an interactive lesson plan. The genocide of the armenians teacher guide author. Start by having all students read the introductory document. Apr 07, 2015 april 24, 1915 is known as the beginning of the armenian genocide yet just as in the case of the holocaust, the persecution began before that. We will examine the holocaust, the armenian genocide, cambodian genocide, the bosnian genocide, the rwandan genocide, and darfur. Introducing the armenian genocide facing history and ourselves.