Genocide Research

We will be exploring 5 different attempted genocides during the 20th century.

You will create a glog that explores genocide by chosing a topic and discussing the following topics:

Who was the target?

How was it carried out?

Why was it attempted?

What were the effects to the country?

 Topics:

Armenia
Nazi Holocaust
Cambodia
Rwanda
Bosnia

Sign up for your topic below in the comments section.  No more that 4 people per topic, first come, first serve.  You may work in pairs, no more than two people per group.

Glogs are due on Friday, 11/4

Work Paper on Issues

Paper: Six paragraphs on an issue discussed in class.  You must chose an issue that you DID NOT present in class.
Structure:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2: What is the urgency of the issue?  What will happen if we do not address the issue in the near future?
Paragrah 3: What is the impact of the issue? How many people does it affect?  How much of the environment is affected?
Paragraph 4: What is the cost of the issue in terms of money, time, effort, etc.?
Paragraph 5: How difficult would it be to solve the issue?  Where does the resistance come from?  Are there outside factors that keep the issue from being resolved?
Paragraph 6: Conclusion

Due date: Wednesday, October 26

You can submit it in person or through e-mail.  It is worth a test grade.

How do we get started.

Research the ten topics we have discussed in class.  List the issues in the order that you think they should be tackled.  Think about cost, difficulty, impact and urgency.  then explain your top three choices and your last choice.