War is only half the story. Use these evocative photographs with your students to explore the human stories that emerge in the aftermath of war and violence.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
The Nanjing Atrocities: Crimes of War
The online companion to our Nanjing Atrocities book includes maps, images, timelines, and readings for students to gain a deeper understanding of East Asia during World War II.
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World Responses
"Miss American"
Arch Oboler’s 1938 radio play, performed by Katharine Hepburn, pleaded with American audiences to offer more aid to Jewish refugee children. It aired as the country debated over the Wagner-Rogers Bill (Joint Resolution 64).
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Genocide & Mass Violence
A Story Only Partially Told
View photos by Rodrigo Abd depicting the aftermath of the Guatemalan Civil war.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
Additional Resources from Carlos Javier Ortiz
Interviews
Photographer Carlos J. Ortiz: Too Young to Die Interview with WBEZ
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Genocide & Mass Violence
The Armenian Genocide
Additional Resources from Kathryn Cook
See more resources on The Armenian Genocide.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
Additional Resources from Rodrigo Abd
See more resources on the Guatemalan Civil War and its aftermath.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
Additional Resources from Sara Terry
See more resources on the civil war in Sierra Leone that took place from 1991 to 2002.
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Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance
Attacks on Houses of Worship
Facilitate discussion in your classroom around the recent attacks in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim places of worship, and explore with students how communities respond after incidents of hate.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Coronavirus: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism
This Teaching Idea provides facts about the new coronavirus and allows students to explore instances of discrimination related to COVID-19.
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Curriculum Project for CPS Educators
Facing History and Chicago Public Schools are partnering to provide curriculum and professional development for 8th grade Social Science and high school World and American History classes.
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Educator Resources
Enhance your understanding of The Nanjing Atrocities with these maps, videos, teaching strategies and primary source documents.
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Everything you need to get started teaching your students about racism, antisemitism and prejudice.