One of the key points I emphasize in my teaching is that the Holocaust, while a pivotal and horrifying event, is not the only instance of genocide in history. Before we even begin studying World War II, I introduce my students to the Armenian Genocide to establish a broader understanding of the patterns and warning signs of genocide. After covering the Holocaust, I ensure we explore other examples of genocide that occurred after World War II, so students recognize that this is not just a historical issue—it's an ongoing global concern. I often incorporate the documentary Worse than War to help students engage with modern cases of genocide and understand the political, social, and human impact. I'm always looking for new resources and classroom activities to help deepen this understanding. What strategies or materials do you use to teach about genocide beyond the Holocaust?
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Amber Llewellyn , thank you for this important post. I just showed the Armenian Genocide OER Project video for the first time and I like that it defines genocide and explains to students that it's a fairly new word in the English language. The guiding questions that accompany it were helpful as well. At the end of the video, we discussed the connections between WWI and the Armenian Genocide and my students brought up a lot of thoughtful points about scapegoats and how technology and the total war nature of WWI may have contributed to the genocide.
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Amber Llewellyn , thank you for this important post. I just showed the Armenian Genocide OER Project video for the first time and I like that it defines genocide and explains to students that it's a fairly new word in the English language. The guiding questions that accompany it were helpful as well. At the end of the video, we discussed the connections between WWI and the Armenian Genocide and my students brought up a lot of thoughtful points about scapegoats and how technology and the total war nature of WWI may have contributed to the genocide.