Careers in Human Rights

Students investigate careers that support human rights, such as human rights law, work with government agencies, aid work with NGOs, medical work, fundraising, peacekeeping, journalism. Subjects: Health/Career and Life Management, English Language Arts

Research Genocide

Students study the list of genocides, beginning on page 120, and choose one to research. In their research, they might try to identify genocide’s eight stages as described on page 60. Have students present their research to a group, who then discuss the facts and look...

Research Darfur

Students investigate the current situation in Darfur. What has occurred since the time Genocide was written? What organizations are at work to help the people of Darfur? Subjects: World Studies, English Language Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Discuss: Human Rights

Early in the book, the author explores the evolution of human rights. Are the ideals of human rights upheld where you live? Are there any rights that you perceive to be lacking?

Set Ground Rules

Introduce the book and your goals for studying it, and briefly outline the issues the book explores. Tell students that issues-based study raises varied opinions, and that, as a class, you will set some ground rules for maintaining a respectful and safe classroom...