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Genocides of the 20th Century

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the causes of the major genocides of the 20th century. They participate in a jigsaw activity and complete a concept map of different genocides, watch and discuss excerpts from the movies "Hotel Rwanda," "The...
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Lesson Plan
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Seeing Your Jewish Community Through Different Eyes

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners analyze a variety of journal entries to view Jewish communities through different eyes. The first one is by Faimonda Koplnitsky. She emigrated from Ukraine as a girl and published a book, called "No Words to Say Goodbye."
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Britishbattles: Crimean War: Battle of the Alma

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Crimean War that provides battle maps and an account of the battles that occurred during the war.
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Activity
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Ukraine: Rights Are Not Given, They Are Taken

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories of Ukrainian workers and their struggles to fight for good working conditions as the country tries to break away from its communist past. (Date of Article: March 2004)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ukrainians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Ukrainians. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ukrainian Peasants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of Ukrainian peasants. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Graphic
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The History Place:stalin's Forced Famine 1932 1933

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examining the events surrounding the famine that Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union forced causing seven million deaths.