The course is aimed at middle school and high school students . In the classroom , students take part in group discussions and use primary source material to learn about different historical events . The curriculum aims to create a history course with a reflective component , allowing students to think about modern day prejudices . The semester-long class starts with learning about the impact of the individual in society and how one is affected by his or her environment and culture . Students then learn about governments and the roles citizens play in their nation , and talk about the effects of bystanders in society . Classes gradually move into talking about dehumanization and how different societal groups can turn against each other , threatening a democracy . The course is taught by looking into racial segregation in the United States . Students also learn about the Armenian Genocide , Cambodian Genocide , and the history of Native Americans and Japanese Americans in the USA . The final subject focused on is anti-semitism and Nazi Germany . The course aims to connect the events with the students ’ lives by calling for reflection . Students are asked to think about familiar subjects such as peer pressure , conformity , and belongingness . The course 's goal is to help students realize their role in society , and to promote global citizenship so that future events like the ones discussed can be prevented
Cambodian Genocide
Cambodian genocide
Facing History and Ourselves