This unit will cover Genocides from all over the world, in particular we will focus on three genocides; the Holocaust, the Armenian Genocide, and the Rwandan Genocide. The purpose of this unit is to inform students of past historical events in order to bring about awareness and to empower them to become active and aware citizens.Students will also gain basic knowledge of other cultures and major historical events that have taken place within those cultures. We will cover three books that discuss the struggles endured, the unbearable conditions, but also include an optimistic outlook on the hope and light that await them at the end of their traumatic experience. Reading these books will help students understand different points of view, learn about historical events; be able to write from another perspective, and more. These books are great reads and students are guaranteed to enjoy them and to gain valuable insight.