Speak Up, Speak Out from Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

ARCHIVE for HMD2011: Untold Stories

The case studies and related education resources for HMD2011, Untold Stories, have been archived. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is currently focusing on the theme for this year, Speak Up, Speak Out.

HMD 2011 Secondary Design & Technology (Textiles)

Every banner tells a story

This project suggestion is linked with the Untold Story from the Raphael Lemkin Case Study and the HMD 2011 theme. This year we are suggesting two ways to work with students in Design Technology. You could work on the banner project outlined in this document with one class of secondary students or link with one or more of your feeder primary schools and work on a joint project using the primary project guidelines for interactive books, puppet shows and quilts.

For the banner project use the case study and the theme of Untold Stories as a guide to set your project in context. When you first meet with the students re-tell Raphael Lemkin’s story in your own words. As the story contains sections which might surprise students, especially the part where representatives of certain countries refuse to listen to Raphael or ratify his treaty, invite students to ask questions and allow time for them to express their feelings. Discussions could include how hearing about the fate of the Armenians influenced Raphael’s life and work, how students would define Crimes Against Humanity today and why it took so long for Raphael’s ideas to pass into international law.

You can download the complete lesson plan below. Please don’t forget to order our free Campaign Pack which will assist you in your activities for HMD 2011. The pack contains free posters, a film, advice and hand out material.