Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
What is it like to be a refugee? What can we do to make the transition for refugees easier?
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This unit of four lessons uses stories and video to illustrate the life of refugees. We compare refugees in World War II to refugees today.
Students learn what it is like to be a refugee through pictures, video, and stories. They build empathy and do an activity that simulates choices refugees must make.
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Through video, a simulation activity about learning a new language, and discussion, students build understanding of life as a refugee.
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The students compare and contrast the stories of refugees from different conflicts and times. They identify features and events in the refugees' lives, and form questions to guide discussion.
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Students investigate, plan, and facilitate a service-learning project that benefits refugees in their community.
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