Learning Standards and Practices
10.5 UNRESOLVED GLOBAL CONFLICT (1914–1945): World War I and World War II led to geopolitical changes, human and environmental devastation, and attempts to bring stability and peace. (Standards: 2, 3, 4, 5; Themes: TCC, GEO, GOV, CIV, TECH, EXCH)
10.5e Human atrocities and mass murders occurred in this time period. Ø Students will examine the atrocities against the Armenians; examine the Ukrainian Holodomor, and examine the Holocaust.
10.5 UNRESOLVED GLOBAL CONFLICT (1914–1945): World War I and World War II led to geopolitical changes, human and environmental devastation, and attempts to bring stability and peace. (Standards: 2, 3, 4, 5; Themes: TCC, GEO, GOV, CIV, TECH, EXCH)
10.5e Human atrocities and mass murders occurred in this time period. Ø Students will examine the atrocities against the Armenians; examine the Ukrainian Holodomor, and examine the Holocaust.
Setting the Stage
What was the Armenian Genocide and why is it so controversial? Introduce this short video discussing the events and causes of the genocide. Discuss as a class.
What was Armenian Genocide?
What was the Armenian Genocide and why is it so controversial? Introduce this short video discussing the events and causes of the genocide. Discuss as a class.
What was Armenian Genocide?
Supporting Question 1: What was the human impact of the Armenian Genocide?
Formative Assessment: Using evidence from the documents, list the ways the people in the photographs were impacted by the genocide.
Formative Assessment: Using evidence from the documents, list the ways the people in the photographs were impacted by the genocide.
Supporting Question 2: What was the environmental impact of the Armenian Genocide?
Formative Assessment: Using evidence from the documents, list the ways the environment was impacted by the genocide.
Formative Assessment: Using evidence from the documents, list the ways the environment was impacted by the genocide.
Supporting Question 3: How did individuals try to ease the suffering of the Armenians?
Formative Assessment: Using evidence from the documents, list the ways individuals tried to help the victims of the genocide.
Formative Assessment: Using evidence from the documents, list the ways individuals tried to help the victims of the genocide.
Argument: Discuss the cost of war in terms of human losses and environmental impact based on the evidence from the Armenian Genocide. (essay, Socratic Seminar, debate, etc.)
Extension: Research the work of Dr. Finley. How did he contribute to the Armenian Relief Effort?
Taking Informed Action: Write an article for online publishing discussing the importance of remembering the Armenian Genocide and the human costs of World War I.
Extension: Research the work of Dr. Finley. How did he contribute to the Armenian Relief Effort?
Taking Informed Action: Write an article for online publishing discussing the importance of remembering the Armenian Genocide and the human costs of World War I.