Research and compare another refugee crisis that took place in the 20th century to that in Kosovo. This lesson plan focuses on the ethnic Albanian refugee crisis in the Balkans. Those who don't leave will most likely be murdered by the armed forces patrolling the streets. Those who do leave also face the risk of being murdered, which you have seen with your own eyes. Many of the people in your city, including some of your family members, have not been seen for days.
Students then share their responses.
Either individually or in pairs, students research another refugee crisis that has taken place in the 20th century. Students should share these connections in a future round-table discussion that focuses on why these situations continue to occur and what methods are most effective in preventing them from escalating. Students will be evaluated based on written journal response, participation in class discussions, and essay comparing another 20th century refugee crisis to that in current-day Kosovo. Create a timeline of specific events in the conflicts in Kosovo and Balkan history over the past fifty years. Then, add to the timeline as the situation in Kosovo continues.