Research

Students were in the library researching different humanitarian organizations. They will present their research with powerpoints next Wednesday. Here is the assignment sheet. Remember to follow the directions closely and use the scoring guide.

Powerpoints must be completed by the end of the period on Friday (4/2)

Uganda: Letters

Students wrote rough drafts of letters to a US government officials recommending action regarding the International Criminal Court. Students used this assignment as a guideline for proper letter writing.

The International Criminal Court

The students watched clips from this website about the International Criminal Court (ICC). Students took notes about the founding, function, and membership of the ICC. Students also focused on the United States' resistance and refusal to join.

HOMEWORK:
Checkpoint #7 DUE Tomorrow 3/30

Confronting Genocide

Confronting Genocides Scenarios

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Students finished their worksheets defining genocide and evaluating different options for responding. Students created their own options then applied them to three different scenarios (use above powerpoint).

HOMEWORK:
Finish any late work. Prepare your logbook for the checkpoint happening the week you return from break.

Defining Genocide

Students discussed the pros and cons of different US policies for confronting genocide.

HOMEWORK:
Finish Pros and Cons Worksheet