Curriculum Connections for Grade 11-12

Unit Overview

Lesson One: War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity

Lesson Two: Nanking Masssacre and other Atrocities

Lesson Three: Canadian Hong Kong Veterans

Lesson Four: International Law, Reconciliation, and Redress

Lesson Five: Making A Difference

Extension Activities

Handout 1.1: War Crimes and International Law

Handout 2.1: Timeline of Origins and Events of the Asian-Pacific War

Handout 2.2: The Rape of Nanking and Other Atrocities

Handout 3.1: Canadian Prisoners of War

Handout 3.2: Response Guide for Canadian Prisoners of War

Handout 4.1: Organizing a Mock Justice Tribunal

Handout 4.2: What Victims and Survivors Want

Handout 4.3: International Agreements related to Compensation Claims

Handout 4.4: Japan’s Response

Handout 5.1: Unit Self-Assessment