Social Studies

Darfur Now is a story of hope in the midst of one of humanity's darkest hours -- a call to action for people everywhere to end the catastrophe unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. In this documentary, the struggles and achievements of six different individuals from inside Darfur and around the world bring to light the tragedy in Sudan and show how the actions of one person can make a difference to millions.

Not on Our Watch offers six strategies readers themselves can implement: Raise Awareness, Raise Funds, Write a Letter, Call for Divestment, Start an Organization, and Lobby the Government. Each of these small actions can make a huge difference in the fate of a nation, and a people--not only in Darfur, but in other crisis zones such as Somalia, Congo, and northern Uganda.  ISBN -10: 1905379455

This book chapter explains the political, ethnic, and economic issues associated with the genocide; and role of the janjaweed.

Background to the Darfur genocide and its origins. Argues why the conflict should not be oversimplified or ignored. (ISBN: 0-8014-4450-0)

This book provides a thorough background of the origins of the Darfur genocide including the history of the region and groups involved. It also provides a detailed analysis of the international response to the genocide.  ISBN-13: 978-1842779507

This article was written in 2005 and lays out the argument the atrocities occurring in Darfur do meet the standards to be labeled a genocide. Requires a paid subscription to access the entire article.

This paper discusses potential strategies and sources for approaching uncomfortable topics and reviews the challenges facing teachers who choose to do so with the topic of genocide as an example. Using a variety of techniques, including graphic organizers, political cartoons, comic books and graphic novels, films, children's and young adult literature, paintings and photographs, podcasts/audio files, exhibitions, Web Quests, and game-based learning, teachers enable students to develop multiple perspectives about tragic events

An excellent resource for teachers, students, and community members that want to know more about the genocide in Darfur.

This book studies children’s and young adult literature of genocide since 1945, considering issues of representation and using postcolonial theory to provide both literary analysis and implications for educating the young. Many of the authors visited accurately and authentically portray the genocide about which they write; others perpetuate stereotypes or otherwise distort, demean, or oversimplify.

This lesson accompanies the documentary "On Our Watch." Due to disturbing images in the video, this film and lesson are best suited for students in grades 9-12.