Be the Change Learning Matrix 

Please note that dates are subject to change at this point. The purpose of this document so you 
can see as a list of everything you will do for this project.  
 
Essential Question:  What are the dangers of genocide and how can it be 
prevented? 

Entry Event: 8 Stages of  Learn about the ​8 Stages of Genocide​ and  ✓  
Genocide Notes   prevention by taking Sketchnotes or Cornell 
notes, followed by Peardeck Vocabulary Factory 
activity 

Selecting a Topic  Students will read the ​case studies​ on genocides  ✓  

  around the world 

General Historical  Complete a collaborative​ research document​ to  ✓  

Research  learn the basic information about their chosen 
genocide 

Dig Deeper  After the general research has been completed,  ✓  

Research  students will complete the ​Dig Deeper research 
document. 

Check In #1   Check-in with groups on status, comprehension,  ✓  

and issues 
8 Stages and Timeline  Fill out the ​8 Stages ​handout and create timeline  ✓  

The Psychology of Evil  Take ​Sketchnotes​ on ​The Psychology of Evil​ and  ✓  

participate in whole class discussion. Students will 
then discuss with their groups how it relates to 
their genocide.  

Project Menu + Rubric  Discussion about ​project rubric​ and ​choice menu​.  ✓  
Discussion  Begin creating final product. 
 

Check In #2  Check in with groups as to status of their project.  ✓  

Provide feedback for improvement for final 
product 

Final Product -Due 4/5  Students will submit their final project  ✓  

Group Member Evaluation  Each group member will evaluate themselves  ✓  

and each other during the project process.  

Class Viewing   Peer Feedback will given as each project is shown  ✓  

to the class.  

Public Reveal   Students will add the product to their Genocide  ✓  

unit page on their Digital Portfolios. Students are 
encouraged to share via social media with the 
hashtag #BetheChange