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Curated OER

Genocides of the 20th Century

For Teachers 9th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Khmer Rouge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
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Other

Cambodia Today, Killing Fields, Survivors Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Cambodia: Beauty and Darkness

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Ed Web: Work Camps Life and Death in the Farming Co Ops

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes life on the farms and in the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge.
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Other

Thai/cambodia Border Refugee Camps 1975 1999

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Refugee

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Coping With Genocide in Cambodia (History Teaching Activity)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Other

Ed Web: S 21 the Horrors of Tuol Sleng

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes life and death at S-21, one of the most infamous Khmer Rouge interrogation centers.