Teaching about Syria to Younger Learners:
In the digital society in which we live, elementary students have in some way heard about Syria and are naturally curious about what the crisis is all about. While a certain amount of caution must be in order, it is possible to introduce younger learners to the topic, allowing them to understand the basics information in an age-appropriate manner. To do so, we recommend tailoring the PowerPoint to meet the emotional needs of your class, then pivoting to examine any of the articles listed below, focusing on the human cost of what it means to be a refugee--then in some way, inspiring your class to take action.
7 year old Syrian girl Tweets to the world, The Guardian, December 22, 2016
Underground Playgrounds in Syria for Children, UNICEF, November 24, 2016
Syrians Harness Pokemon Frenzy to bring their Plight to the World, July 22, 2016, Middle East Eye
These Images Show How Young Syrian Refugee See War, Jordan Teicher, July 11, 2016, Slate
The Toy Smuggler of Aleppo: how one man brings joy to Syria’s children, Zia Weise, July 10, 2016, The Telegraph
“My One Thing”--What Syrian Refugees took from Home, by Syrian Filmmaker Marcelle Aleida, June 18, 2016,
Underground Playgrounds in Syria for Children, UNICEF, November 24, 2016
Syrians Harness Pokemon Frenzy to bring their Plight to the World, July 22, 2016, Middle East Eye
These Images Show How Young Syrian Refugee See War, Jordan Teicher, July 11, 2016, Slate
The Toy Smuggler of Aleppo: how one man brings joy to Syria’s children, Zia Weise, July 10, 2016, The Telegraph
“My One Thing”--What Syrian Refugees took from Home, by Syrian Filmmaker Marcelle Aleida, June 18, 2016,