Curated OER
Genocides of the 20th Century
Ninth graders research the causes of the major genocides of the 20th century. They participate in a jigsaw activity and complete a concept map of different genocides, watch and discuss excerpts from the movies "Hotel Rwanda," "The...
Curated OER
The Khmer Rouge
Young scholars examine life in Cambodia and Vietnam from 1975-1979, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. They discuss how an otherwise peaceful society could allow such events to take place and write a short paper and complete a culminating...
Other
Cambodia Today, Killing Fields, Survivors Stories
A slide show type of presentation about Cambodia which includes information about modern Cambodia, the Killing Fields of Cambodia, survivors' stories, and the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act.
Other
Cambodia: Beauty and Darkness
Site about Cambodia is run by volunteers in the memory of those killed during the Khmer Rouge period. Oral histories, a five-part article about Cambodia's history, sets of photos, facts about traveling and statistical information make...
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.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Refugee
Documentary film about three Cambodian Americans who, on a voyage of discovery, return to Cambodia after living as refugees in the United States for twenty years. The film explores the ways in which their personal stories reflect...
Other
Thai/cambodia Border Refugee Camps 1975 1999
This site is dedicated to all the refugee camps on the Thai/Cambodian border from 1975 to 1999. A border history, pictures of the camps, maps, and commentary are included in this site.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Coping With Genocide in Cambodia (History Teaching Activity)
A history lesson plan that takes students through an exploration of the genocide of the Cambodian people led by Pol Pot's rebel forces in the late twentieth century. Consider what should be done to help Cambodians cope with this memory....
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Ed Web: From Sideshow to Genocide Cambodian Holocaust
Information about genocide in Cambodia. Direct links to various topics including a definition of genocide, survivor stories, Khmer Rouge years, etc.
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.