Preface
The Model Curriculum Human Rights and Genocide has been developed
pursuant to Assembly Bill 1273 (1985), which states that:
… the State Department of Education shall develop a model curriculum for use by school districts maintaining grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to be incorporated into existing history or social studies courses offered by these districts relating to the issue of genocide. The model curriculum shall prescribe a separate course of study for grades 7 to 9, inclusive, and grades 10 to 12, inclusive. The model curriculum shall be offered by school districts to meet the mandatory course requirements of sections 51210 and 51225.3 of the Education Code— Prior to dissemination of the model curriculum to school districts, the model curriculum shall be approved by the State Board of Education.
The model curriculum shall be incorporated into existing history and social studies courses without an increased level of services or lengthened school day.
The Model Curriculum/or Human Rights and Genocide has been prepared in alignment with the new History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve. Historical and current-day issues related to human rights and genocide, the struggles of individuals and groups to maintain freedom and liberty, and the responsibilities of democratic governments toward the preservation of human rights have been included.
The contributions of historians, educators, and interested groups in both the writing and review phases of development of the model curriculum are appreciated. The California State Board of Education approved the document on October 2, 1987, and submits it to the educational community for use and incorporation in the instructional program.
California State Board of Education
Perry Dyke, President
Francis Laufenberg, Vice-President
Joseph D. Carrabino
Agnes I. Chan
Gloria Sun Horn
Susan Owens (Student Member)
Angle Papadakis
Kenneth L. Peters
Jim C. Robinson
David T. Romero
Armen Sarafian
Bill Honig, Secretary and Executive Officer