US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Genocide Timeline
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.
United Nations
United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: Ethnicity
This UN Cyberschool site provides teachers with nine activities addressing ethnicity and discrimination. Downloadable materials and links for teacher preparation are also made available.
Other
Teaching Tolerance: Hatred and the Holocaust
These resources can help teachers teach about the holocaust and genocide. They include excerpts from primary sources and discussion questions.
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Leaders Facing Trial
A discussion of leaders who were involved in the Khmer Rouge government and how they were being brought to justice by the new Cambodian government. The United Nations has said that none of these leaders can be pardoned by the new...
Other
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Voice for the Silent
This lesson is designed to help learners make a connection between the events of World War II and the events happening in the world today. Students will compare examples of genocide from World War II and today. This lesson is taught in...
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Genocide Admission
Reports how a lead official in the government of the Khmer Rouge admits that genocide did occur in Cambodia. This is the first time that a figure in the Khmer Rouge government has admitted to the killings.
BBC
Bbc: Khmer Rouge Judges Begin Work
Presents the process of bringing the Khamer Rouge to justice. Discusses the fact that many people believed that the Khamer Rouge would never come to trial for their crimes against humanity.