WHS.SS.21.D
Identify examples of genocide, including the Holocaust and genocide in Armenia, the Balkans, Rwanda, and Darfur.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (instances of genocide in specified regions) #dok1
- recognize (the term 'genocide' and historical context) #dok1
- compare (different genocides and their characteristics) #dok2
- analyze (the impact and consequences of genocide) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of genocide, including the Holocaust and genocide in Armenia, the Balkans, Rwanda, and Darfur. #dok1
- I can recognize the historical context of the Holocaust and other genocides. #dok1
- I can compare similarities and differences between the Holocaust and other genocides in terms of causes and characteristics. #dok2
- I can analyze the impacts of genocides on societies and world history. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Genocide is a recurring and tragic part of world history, affecting multiple regions and populations.
- Studying examples of genocide helps us understand the importance of preventing such atrocities and promoting human rights.
Essential Questions
- What are the common characteristics of genocides such as the Holocaust, Armenia, the Balkans, Rwanda, and Darfur?
- How do specific examples of genocide compare and contrast with one another?
- Why is it important to study and remember instances of genocide throughout history?
- What can global society do to prevent future genocides?
- How have societies responded to instances of genocide in the past?