Assignment #3
Genocide Prevention Convention Development Day 2015
Objective:
1)
Demonstrate understanding of class discussions
and inquiry-learning materials by creating an amended version to the 1948 UN
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide – one that is
comprehensive of all people groups and is relevant in the 21st
century. This Convention will be
submitted to the UN Office of the Special Advisor on the Prevention of
Genocide.
2)
Demonstrate skills of analysis and questioning
by presenting and justifying amendments to or additions of 10 articles that emphasize the prevention of factors/characteristics of genocide.
3)
Work collaboratively with your classmates.
Assignment:
1)
As a class, you will have 65 minutes to draft
and present your articles.
2)
This will
be a public event. We will invite other students, staff, parents, local
community members, and local media. Therefore,
you are expected to dress and act professionally. The room will be organized as
a boardroom, so dress accordingly.
3)
This is a student-led activity, so how you
organize yourselves is up to the class. However, it is recommended that you:
a.
Divide into groups of three. Assign each group
an article number. Appoint a group messenger.
b.
As a group, decide what you would like your
article to focus on. Have your group messenger report to the other messengers
to communicate the theme of your article.
i. This
is NOT a competition between groups. If two groups propose the same article
theme, compromise. The Convention will be submitted as a class, so it is in
your best interest to work together.
c.
Every article should be accompanied by a
real-world example, either from the teacher-provided resources on the Class
Blog, or from your own research.
d.
After you have drafted your article, ask another
group (or two or three) to read and edit your article. As other groups finish
their articles, start putting them together in order.
e.
The language in your Convention should mirror
that of the original 1948 Convention, including a preamble. Remember, be precise and articulate with
your word choices.
4)
In the last 15 minutes, the class will present
their convention to the guests. This will be followed by a question period,
where guests may offer revisions and suggestions.
5)
The class will have one week to complete
revisions and edits. It will then be submitted to the UN Office of the Special
Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide (http://www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/adviser/contactform.asp?address=1).
Rubric:
1) You will be assessed as a class. You will also be asked
to submit two peer reviews, for each member in your mini-group
Scale: 1:
Unsatisfactory. 2: Satisfactory. 3: Good. 4: Excellent. 5: Revolutionary.
1)
Critical
and Creative Thinking: (/15)
a.
Do your articles articulately reflect the
most important issues of injustice in
our world? (1-5).
b.
Did you present creative and innovative ways in
which to prevent factors/characteristics of genocide, in relation to the
proposed articles, from occurring? (1-5)
c.
Did you provide relevant, real-world examples to
support each article? (1-5)
2)
Effective
Use of Language: (/25)
a.
Does the preamble effectively summarize and
communicate the themes in the document, including:
i. The
reasons why the class is drafting an amended convention (1-5)
ii. What
the ultimate aim of the Convention is (1-5)
iii. What
is required for the Convention to be effective (1-5)
b.
Is each article clearly and intentionally
articulated*? (1-5).
i. *Is
any part of the article vague or ambiguous?
c.
Is each article comprehensive*? (1-5)
i. *Does
your use of language leave any people groups vulnerable with a lack of
protection?
3)
Collaboration:
(/10)
a.
Was your group able to reach agreement about the
formation of each article? (1-5)
i. If
not, can you explain why?
b.
As a class, were you respect and helpful of
everyone’s ideas? Did you work as a collaborative team? (1-5)
4)
Presentation:
(/10)
a.
Were you charismatic and engaging? Did you
present this with a passion to change our world for the better? (1-5)
b.
Were you able to argue for and defend the
relevance of your articles? (1-5)
“Development Day” Total:
____/60
“School Convention" Total: ____/12
Peer Reviews Total: ____/15
Total: ____/87
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