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Genocides like the Holocaust often begin with small human rights violations that escalate systematically.  
Genocides like the Holocaust often begin with small human rights violations that escalate systematically.  
Familiarize yourself with how the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the
Familiarize yourself with how the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the
Crime of Genocide defined genocide in 1948.  
Crime of Genocide defined genocide in 1948.  


Read [[Genocide]]
 
*Read [[Genocide]]


== Step #4 - Exploring Historic Human Rights Violations and Genocide Events ==
== Step #4 - Exploring Historic Human Rights Violations and Genocide Events ==


* [[Human Rights Violations & Genocide]]
* [[Human Rights Violations & Genocide]]

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Webquest on Human Rights and Genocide

Directions: Click on the links below for Steps #1, #2, #3 and respond to the questions that follow with the knowledge you gather from visiting each reading. Write your responses on the hard copy of this webquest.

Activity: Holocaust & Genocide Questions

Do Now

  • Think about Rights you have or know about. Respond to the Do Now Question on your worksheet.
  • Pair with a classmate and Share your responses.

Step #1 - Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Step #2 - History of the Document

Step #3 - Understanding Genocide

Genocides like the Holocaust often begin with small human rights violations that escalate systematically. Familiarize yourself with how the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defined genocide in 1948.


Step #4 - Exploring Historic Human Rights Violations and Genocide Events