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A Genocide WebQuest

A Genocide WebQuest. Can We Stop It?. Introduction.

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A Genocide WebQuest

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  1. A Genocide WebQuest Can We Stop It?

  2. Introduction Vladek’s account of his experiences during the Holocaust is just the beginning to examining how different groups of people can move from coexisting together in a society to trying to wipe out a single race. There have been many groups that have been persecuted and oppressed with little attention or relief to put an end to their grief and death. This webquest will require you to stand up for a group of people that no one stood up for, or is standing up for, when they need(ed) it most.

  3. Assignment: You are working for a non-profit service organization that is trying to bring attention and awareness of the crimes committed against a particular group of people. Your goal is to persuade your congressman to get involved and stand up for those unheard voices. You want your congressman to help get the word out to the community, so that your leaders and the citizens will commit time and money to your organization’s cause.

  4. Introduction Continued Task Process Credits and Conclusion Resources

  5. Task • Purpose: Increase Awareness (to inform and persuade) • Audience: Congressman Vern Buchanan • Subject: You will choose one of the following: The Ukrainian Genocide Famine, Armenian Genocide, Cambodian Genocide, Tibet-China Conflict and the Rwanda Genocide. • Product: A Persuasive Business Letter

  6. Step # 1 First, you will need to choose a conflict. Look under “resources” and read up on each conflict before making a decision. Search through each website and read, read, read! Which global conflict interests you? When you have chosen a conflict, raise your hand to let me know what you have decided on.

  7. Step # 2 • Fill out the “Persuasive Letter-Focus Sheet” • Important: You will need to choose 2 “sources” based on the websites presented to you on this webquest. Make sure to include the following for each source: - website address (http:// ) • Author (s) • Title of the Website (main and subtitles) • Publication (if possible)

  8. Step # 3 Okay, by now you know your conflict and have two valuable resources to gather information from. -In your persuasive letter, you want to sound like an “expert” on your global conflict. In order to give a convincing argument to the congressman, you need to first understand why genocide occurs. -Read the stages of genocide and summarize, or put in your own words what occurs in each stage. (1 sentence per stage) -By understanding the process of genocide you will have a better idea of what to ask the congressman to do about it.

  9. Step #4 Now it’s time to look back at the sources you found on your global conflict, so that you can use them in your letter. Refer back to your notes on business letter format and persuasive writing before you begin this section. Find relevant material that will help you state your case in your persuasive letter. Take notes on any pertinent material. You will need a minimum of three quotes. The ratio will be 1:1. (Two of these quotes must be in your body paragraph with this ratio and one quote will be used either in your introduction or conclusion.)

  10. The next few slides are full of resources! • Utilize the following websites to choose your global conflict- • 100 Years of Genocide • The Forgotten (Armenia) • Cambodian Genocide (Cambodia) • Cultural Genocide (Tibet) • Leave None to Tell the Story (Rwanda) • http://www.ukrainiangenocide.com/index.html (Ukraine)

  11. Additional Resources- • This link includes information about the psychology of violence, cruelty and aggression. Think about this question while reading- • How can humans be so cruel and inhumane to other humans? • Stanley Milgram Experiment on Cruelty • (go to next slide for more links)

  12. Historical Overview • Research information about the nature of genocide, why it occurs and a historical overview of a selected genocide utilizing the following resources: • Genocide in the 20th Century- The History Place - This website has a Link to the UN Genocide convention and explanations of genocide occurrences in all countries • Peace Pledge Union Information - This website is a great resource for all countries. Website includes survivor stories, thorough backgrounds on genocide in each country, and a great explanation of genocide. Also includes documents and articles for further study on genocide as well. • Holocaust, genocide and human rights • International Crisis Croup

  13. A Call to Action: World Wide Genocides • This includes information about current world-wide genocides and reports on actions being taken to help stop it • The following websites will assist in researching this information: • Holocaust, genocide and human rights • United Nations Human Rights • Web Genocide Documentation Center Human Rights • Prevent Genocide International

  14. Credits • The following resources were used in the creation of this WebQuest: • Bernie Dodge WebQuest • 100 Years of Genocide • 100 Years of Genocide • Jewish Holocaust (Europe) • Armenian Genocide  (Turkey) • The Forgotten (Armenians) • Cambodian Genocide (Cambodia) • Cultural Genocide (Tibet) • Genocide in the 20th Century (Bosnia) • Darfur: A Genocide We Can STOP (Sudan) • Leave None to Tell the Story (Rwanda)

  15. Conclusion They came first for the Communists...but I didn't speak up because II wasn’t A Communist. Then they came for the Jews...but I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the Unionists ...but I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Unionist. . Then they came for the Catholic ...but I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Catholic.. Then they came for me..and by that time...there was no-one left to speak up. for me. Rev. Martin Niemoller, commenting on events in Germany 1933-1939 They say that unless one learns from one's mistakes, history repeats itself. Genocide is a real threat to ethnic groups in our world. We, as a caring society, need to fight against the complacency of people who choose to ignore this horrifying cleansing act. By completing this challenging webQuest you have gained a tremendous amount of information that most people either do not know, or chose to forget. Be assured that genocide does go on, even now, in many places in the world. You as a citizen of the world need to be constantly aware of injustices that are going on, not just in foreign countries, but in your own back yard. Elie Wiesel said that "indifference can be tempting...It is so much easier to look away from victims. It is so much easier to avoid such rude interruptions to our work, our dreams, our hopes. It is, after all, awkward, troublesome, to be involved in another person's pain and despair." May indifference never tempt you.

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