About This Lesson
This interdisciplinary unit introduces students to the first stage of genocide, Classification, through the lens of the Darfur conflict. Students explore identity, labeling, and the “us vs. them” mentality through engaging activities, critical reading, group discussion, and visual tools. The curriculum is grounded in Gregory Stanton’s “Ten Stages of Genocide” framework and includes a focus on critical media literacy, social justice, and the power of civic action.
