Transitional Justice in South Africa
Learn about South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and consider how it enabled the country to face a history of violence, hatred, and discrimination.
Transitional Justice in South Africa (en español)
Learn about South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and consider how it enabled the country to face a history of violence, hatred, and discrimination. This resource is in Spanish
The United Nations
Learn about the formation of the United Nations and the principles outlined in its charter.
Migration Isn't Going to Stop: Salvadorans Join New Caravans Excerpt
In this excerpt from an Al Jazeera article, individuals from El Salvador describe the conditions that pushed them to migrate to the United States.
Hitler’s Rise to Power, 1918-1933 Viewing Guide
Give students these prompts as they watch a short documentary on the Nazis' rise to power.
Hitler’s Rise to Power, 1918-1933 Viewing Guide (en español)
In Spanish, give students these prompts as they watch a short documentary on the Nazis' rise to power.
The Last Chance for Justice
Learn about the trials of former Nazi perpetrators taking place in the 21st century and consider the motivation behind them and the challenges they pose.
Moral Luck and Dilemmas of Judgment
Reflect on the challenges posed by making moral judgments about the actions of people in the past.
Year After White Nationalist Rally, Charlottesville Is in Tug of War Over Its Soul
This New York Times article examines whether the rally in Charlottesville reveals something deeper about the character of the Charlottesville community itself.
Introduction to the Jewish Partisans
Former Jewish partisans discuss the goals, challenges, and personal motives of the Jews who resisted the Germans.
Graphic Organizer: Assessment Rubric
Assessment Rubric used for the Create Student Projects lesson in the Resistance during the Holocaust: An Exploration of the Jewish Partisans Unit.