Social Studies

Provides information on the role of the U.S. during and after the Cambodian genocide. Excellent resource to use in a U.S. History or Government class.

Large collection of images taken both at the time of the genocide as well as after. Use with caution as some images are graphic and may not be appropriate to use in classrooms.

General timeline of events. This is a good resource to introduce the topic and illustrate causes and effects of the genocide.

From a childhood survivor of the Cambodian genocide under the regime of Pol Pot, this is a riveting narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit.  ISBN: 9780060856267

This lesson has two purposes. It teaches students about one young man's experience in Cambodia during the genocide and helps them develop awareness of the different life experiences of their classmates. I would show the video clip first and then have the students read the story and respond to the discussion questions

This PBS lesson is designed for students who already have some background knowledge regarding the genocide. It provides a thorough list of objectives, instructions, and resources for educators to use in their classrooms.

Great place for educators to start! USHMM section regarding the Cambodian genocide. It provides background information as well as further information about the violence and aftermath of the genocide.

An overview of the Cambodian Genocide including video footage and video survivor accounts.

Brief historical description of the genocide and its aftermath. Five testimonies from survivors of the genocide. A free account is necessary to access testimonies.

IWitness is an educational website developed by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education that provides access to more than 1,500 full life histories, testimonies of survivors and witnesses to the Holocaust and other genocides for guided exploration. IWitness brings the human stories of the Institute's Visual History Archive to secondary school teachers and their students via engaging multimedia-learning activities.