Grades 11-12

Extention Activities

If time permits and the situation warrants, consider using or modifying one of the following extension activities, which are intended to enhance the student's understanding of the key concepts of this unit, exploring issues, investigating evidence, and taking action to make a difference.


1. Have students draft letters to the local media, Member of Parliament, MLA, or foreign government regarding a current issue they want to address. Assess their work for the extent to which the letter clearly identifies an issue, expresses a point of view, supports the view with logical argument, and recommends appropriate action.


2. To illustrate how war crimes continue today, have students create a "Wall of War Crimes." Students do a search of the web and news media to find reports of current war atrocities. They might also contact Amnesty International for information on current issues related to war crimes.