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Show the first twenty minutes of the video "Rebuilding the Temple, Cambodian in America" (found in kit). This portion of the video is very powerful and ties together many of the issues addressed in the short stories. It is an excellent way to clarify issues and promote critical-thinking discussions.
1.Before showing video to children, watch the entire video.
2. Stop the video after the Cambodian killings are discussed. Ask children for their responses and reactions.
3. Continue the video until it comes to the second part, titled Cambodians in America and then stop. Review all questions from the children.
4. After the video, divide the children into four groups: Government, Religion, War, Dance. Note: The video mentions the importance of dance to the Cambodians and how Pol Pot abolished dancing. Discuss this with students before dividing them into groups.
5. Students should develop questions about their topic (government, religion, war and dance) with their groups.
6. After students brainstorm questions, meet as a group and list the questions on the board.
7. On the following day display a time line and address all student questions. Many of the questions students have will be clarified with the time line.
Note: Reviewing chapters in the books "Pol Pot" and "Cambodia" will be very helpful.
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Designed by: Marie Baldwin mmb10@cornell.edu.
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