Darfur Is Dying Review

I have tried to share this site with my fellow teachers; however, the site is blocked on our server. It should be unblocked by the end of this week. As stated in the Darfur eurogame.net article it is an oversimplification of the process; however, it does bring the main aspects to life- in particular the young boys are sent to get the water because they are quicker (something I realized when running with the girls), and that if you choose not to get the water your camp will suffer (I mention this in just to highlight the humor of me not wanting to get captured again and thinking I will win if I don't get the water). I think that in order to bring the horror out to our students is where the teacher would step in. We have no need to show pictures or images of the horror; however, first hand accounts can shed light on the pain and suffering that the people are experiencing. I don't think any teacher would teach this subject (which if you are a global history teacher was highlighted in the 05/06 Regents Thematic essay question of World Problems) just with this game. If I were to teach this I would give background, first hand accounts, causes (political , economic, and social) effects (political, economic, and social) then have students explore the game and reflect and draw connections. This is a complex crisis but also a modern one with vast resources at an educators disposal. On a different note PMHS has a Genocide Awareness group and I sent this website to one of their members with the condition that they would report back to me with their thoughts.