Understanding the Syrian Refugee Crisis
On November 16, our school will be visited by retired paramedic Teresa Gray who will talk to us about her experiences in Greece treating Syrian refugees that crossed the Aegean Sea. This lesson will help you understand the experiences of the Syrian people and the events that led them to flee their country.
Complete the handout provided by your teacher to demonstrate what you have learned while you explore the videos. You can also access the handout digitally here.
Complete the handout provided by your teacher to demonstrate what you have learned while you explore the videos. You can also access the handout digitally here.
Important Vocabulary
- Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
- Civilian - a person not in the armed services or the police force.
- Civil War - a war between citizens of the same country.
Use these videos to complete the handout
#1: Syria's War: Who is fighting and why
#3 Barrel Bombing Campaign Intensifies in Aleppo, Syria
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#2 What Happens When you Drop a Barrel Bomb?
#4 Aerial: Drone footage shows total devastation
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#5 Most Shocking Second a Day Video
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#6 7-Year-Old Aleppo Girl Tweets Daily Struggle to Live
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#7 A young Syrian Girl's life as a refugee
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#8 Syria's Child refugees
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#9 The dangerous boat ride to Greece
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#10 Refugee Teen in Greece Dreams of Returning to Syria
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Extra - We are people just like you
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This final video is something your teacher will show to the whole class to complete this lesson.