Teaching Resourses

Mouse Story can be used to initiate conversation among young children about who we help and why. The concept of "universe of obligation" and the teachings of "am I my brother's keeper?" are contained in this simple story. We are trying to find a citation for it; for now, it is simply anonymous.

Facing History and Ourselves — These resources include lesson plans; background inforamtion; videos; and most importantly, ways for students to participate and make a difference.

The Promise of Never Again: The Struggle to Prevent Genocide in the Post-Holoaust Era — Lesson 4 - Genocide in Darfur: Is the World Doing Enough? (From the Anti-Defamation League)

Oscam's Cool Planet for Teachers

Dying in Darfur: The Ongoing Genocide in Sudan

Darfur: A Genocide We Can Stop

Lesson Plans from the Save Darfur Coalition — Contains plans for grades 6-8 and for grades 9-12.

Women Betrayed: the Invisible Women of Darfur — Another recommended site with lesson plans.