Date: Tuesday, December 5, and Thursday, December 7, 2006
Times: See time slots for videoconferences below
Grades: 8- 12
Topics: Current Events, Social Studies, World Issues

The conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan - which the US government has called genocide - has already claimed the lives of between 200,000 and 400,000 people since 2003. With no end to the violence in sight, the United Nations describes the situation facing the refugees in Darfur as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today.

This videoconferencing series addressed the issue of the Darfur crisis, and encouraged students to consider the role of the United States in the world. Classes will prepare for this program with a lesson plan provided by Choices for the 21st Century: Violence in Darfur, Sudan.

	Tuesday, December 5: In this videoconference, students shared what they knew about the Darfur crisis, considered the term "genocide" as it applies to Darfur, and offered their opinion on American policy towards the conflict. Participants were paired with up to 3 other schools within the US. The videoconference was moderated by David Macquart, co-founder of the Global Nomads Group.
	Thursday, December 7: In this follow-up session, students had the opportunity to speak directly with Mark Hanis, Founder & Executive Director of the Genocide Intervention Network, an organization created with the mission to empower citizens and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. He gave a brief overview of recent developments, and then answered students' questions directly.
	Tuesday, December 12: This unique opportunity linked students with Nick Clooney, noted journalist and television host, to talk about the genocide in Darfur. Read an article by Nick Clooney Nick Clooney and his son, actor and activist George Clooney, made a recent trip to the Darfur region of Sudan to learn first hand about the genocide unfolding in this region. Clooney led an interactive videoconference with US high schools to share his personal experiences, answer questions from students, and encourage participants to take action.

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