Here is the comprehensive, official educator's guide for presenting Hotel Rwanda and the story of the Rwandan genocide in 1994 to a classroom environment. It includes a range of exceptional hands-on or discussion activities, as well as a timeline of key events to support viewing the film.

Concepts

genocide, rwanda, human rights, the universal declaration of human rights, the united nations, africa, african history

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Additional Tags

hotel rwanda, genocide, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Given the graphic and violent nature of certain scenes in the film, consider the maturity level of your learners and whether it would be appropriate, as well as sending a permission slip home to parents
• Some activities will require gathering extra materials, such as a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Pros

• Well-designed, organized, and extensive teaching guide
• Each of the four lessons in the resource includes learning objectves, an introduction, primary instructional activity, extension activities and resources, and critical questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.11-12.1.a RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.8