Introduction
Project: Genocide Museum
Genocide is the murder of an entire ethnic group. It is the systematic killing of all the people from a national, ethnic, or religious group, or an attempt to do this. When most of us hear the word "genocide" we only think of The Holocaust. Some of us may not be aware of the countless other horrific genocides that have been made part of our world's history. Using this webquest, you will work in groups to research 6 different genocides that are rarely ever spoken of.
Australian
Guatemalan
Cambodian
Rwandan
Darfur
Armenian
After the groups compile all of the necessary research, they will create a final display or exhibit for the museum.
Task
The groups will be preselected and made up of four people. There are four roles and one person within the group will take on one of the roles.
Role One: History of the Area
- Research the area or country
- Understand the developement of area
Role Two: Culture of the Area
- What is it like living there?
- How do people eat, dress, or act?
- What is the belief system
Role Three:History of the Genocide
- Why did it start?
- Who was involved?
- What was the extent of the genocide?
Role Four: Personal Testimonials
- Gather several stories from people involved
Process
Below are some recomended websites on each genocide to get you started.
Australian (1900-1969)- The Stolen Generation
http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/politics/a-guide-to-a…
http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/
http://stolengenerationstestimonies.com/index.php/about_stolen_generati…
Guatemalan (1966-1996)- Guatemalan Civil War
http://worldwithoutgenocide.org/genocide-in-guatemala
http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Guatemala.html
http://ncronline.org/news/global/survivors-take-stand-r-os-montt-trial
Cambodian (1975-1979)- The Khmer Rouge
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Cambodia.html
http://www.ppu.org.uk/genocide/g_cambodia.html
http://www.preventgenocide.org/genocide/testimonies/
Rwandan (1994)- 100 Days
http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Rwanda.html
http://www.unitedhumanrights.org/genocide/genocide_in_rwanda.htm
http://www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/rwanda/education/survivortestimoni…
Darfur (2003-present)- On-going Racial Conflict
http://worldwithoutgenocide.org/genocides-and-conflicts/darfur-genocide
http://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/voices/32/peoples-darfur
http://www.caller.com/opinion/editorials/darfur-survivor-tells-a-fright…
Armenian (1915-1923)- The Ottoman Empire
http://www.everyculture.com/A-Bo/Armenia.html
http://www.armenian-genocide.org/genocidefaq.html
http://www.genocide-museum.am/eng/personal_histories.php
Evaluation
The evaluation will consisit of a final display or exhibit for a "museum" on campus. A rubric will be given in class, but here are a few things to keep in mind:
- each role must be evident in display
- creative and dynamic display
- display reflects culture of region
- informational handout
- 60 second speech