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Eyes on the Prize (Awakenings)

Average American's Daily Use of Conflict Minerals

Conflict Minerals (Map)

Civil Rights History (Introductory Material)

Notes: Stereotype: A " stereotype " is a generalization about a person or group of persons. We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations. In the absence of the "total picture," stereotypes in many cases allow us to "fill in the blanks." Our society often innocently creates and perpetuates stereotypes, but these stereotypes often lead to unfair discrimination and persecution when the stereotype is unfavorable. A stereotype is a way we simplify our world. It is a short-hand way we deal with complex events. Stereotypes become dangerous when they leave us blind to individual differences. Prejudice/Discrimination: Prejudice : A negative or hostile attitude toward another social group Causes: Threat to self-esteem Exploitation Theory Scapegoating Theory Authoritarian  Personality Theory Uncertainty/Ignorance Discrimination : Refers to an unfa...

Conflict Minerals Infographic

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The Secret Life of Bees Final Project (English 509)

Create a foldable book like the one you see above. Include all the main characters from The Secret Life of Bees. Include pictures of the main characters, quotes, and key words describing their physical characteristics, personal characteristics, challenges and accomplishments.  Each panel is worth 10 points. (Picture-3 points, Quote-3 points, Key Words-4 points)

The Cambodian Genocide

Watch: Frontline : "Cambodia: Pol Pot's Shadow" http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/cambodia/ Discussion Questions: 1. Who were the Khmer Rouge? 2. When did the Khmer Rouge take power? 2. What did they believe? What were they trying to achieve? 3. What was the ultimate result of the rule of the Khmer Rouge? 4. What has happened to the Khmer Rouge? (When were they driven from power? Where are they now? Have top officials in the Khmer Rouge been held responsible for the genocide in Cambodia?) 5. Relate this story to other stories of genocide we've discussed in class. In your answer discuss how those in power used propaganda in their attempts to commit genocide. Discuss how those in power attempted to dehumanize targeted groups. Discuss any differences between genocides you've studied in the past (the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, the Cambodian genocide). 6. Discuss how the genocide in Rwanda and the genocide in Cambodia affect the l...

Tour a Refugee Camp Assignment

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/events/refugeecamp/guide/index-exhibit.cfm 1. What is a refugee? 2. What four things do refugees need? 3. As a refugee, what is your first priority? 4. What will you use to build your shelter? 5. How many refugees are there in the world? 6. Which continent has the most refugees? 7. What is an IDP? 8. Most IDPs are from what three countries? 9. 75% of IDPs are _______________ and _______________. 10. International law calls for the protection of _______________ in conflict, however they are often targeted. Ordinary people have been ______________, ____________, ____________  or attacked. 10. For young children, it isn't just getting enough food that is important, it's also important to get enough ______________ because it helps children fight off ____________________. 11. Because of poor sanitation, what health issues do refugees sometimes face? Filtration Two Sudanese boys drink with specially fitted plastic tubes provided by...

Darfur is Dying

http://www.darfurisdying.com/index.html

Best and Worst Places for Women

History of Genocide Infographic and Questions

Answer the following questions based on the infographic: 1. Define genocide. 2. How many genocides have taken place since the Holocaust? 3. Each red hand represents how many people? 4. Which genocide resulted in 800,000 deaths in less than 100 days? 5. Which genocide is still occurring? 6. What is "dehumanization"? 7. Give two examples of how targeted groups have been dehumanized? (Think of examples we've discussed in class or examples from the film "Hotel Rwanda." 8. Define propaganda. 9. How is propaganda used in the process of committing genocide? (Think of examples we've discussed in class or examples from the film "Hotel Rwanda." 10. What is the final stage in a genocide? 11. On a map, find and label where the following genocides took place: -The Holocaust -Cambodia -Rwanda -Darfur Link: http://www.teachgenocide.com/files/LessonPlans/Overhead/Case%20Study%20First%20Modern%20Genocide%2020th%20Century%204th%20Ed-%20Overheads%...

South Sudan Infographic

Stereotypes

Crisis in Sudan-Infographic

Crisis in Sudan infographic by KyleKim .

Refugee Map of the World

Interactive Refugee Map of the World http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/datablog/interactive/2012/jun/20/refugees-map-unhcr-asylum-2012?INTCMP=SRCH Doctors without Borders (Refugee Camp Fact Sheets and Exhibits) http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/events/refugeecamp/press/usa.cfm