In our studies of 20th century genocides, we explore the rights and roles of leaders in a sovereign state, and the cardinal rule of state sovereignty that has prohibited intervention: the right to independent authority over a territory. But how should sovereignty be exercised? How do we engage students meaningfully in this question?
Topics: Facing History Resources, History, Strategies, genocide, Totally Unofficial, Raphael Lemkin, sovereignty, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanities Course, CHG
August 15-19, 2011 was a transformative week for me as an educator as I had the honour of attending Facing History ‘s “Holocaust and Human Behaviour” Seminar in Toronto.
Topics: Professional Development
Have you ever wondered what other educators love about our library? Take a look and see what has been flying off our shelves. If you have a great way of using one of these resources in your classroom, tell us about it!
Topics: Facing History Resources
It's January already and a new year! NHL hockey has returned, and my students remind me endlessly of how they intend to breathlessly watch the revival of rivalries they already have grown to love. Many of them also play hockey for various teams, some for school teams as well. They are busy with all kinds of social events and spend endless hours surfing the Net, on Facebook, enjoying TV shows, and a bit of time doing homework.
Topics: Middle School, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanities Course
Topics: Facing History Resources, Identity, History, genocide, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanities Course, Lesson Ideas, CHG, Literature
The classroom can be a dangerous place.
Topics: Identity, We and They, Strategies, In the news, English Classroom, English
