teaching the Armenian Genocide: A Resource Hub for Educators
The Armenian Genocide Museum of Canada is committed to supporting educators in teaching one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, human rights atrocities of the 20th century. This page provides access to carefully researched, classroom-ready materials designed to help students understand the Armenian Genocide in historical context—and recognize its ongoing relevance in today’s world.
Whether you’re teaching middle school, high school, or university-level courses, these resources are designed to spark inquiry, foster empathy, and combat denial with truth. Here, you’ll find downloadable PDF lesson plans, timelines, and classroom materials for teaching the Armenian Genocide — with new resources added regularly.
A breakdown of the four-stage cycle of Armenian Genocide denial — including tactics like fact denial, victim blaming, historical distortion, and deflection of accountability. Designed to support educators and raise awareness of how denial operates in both past and present contexts.
Recommended Reading for the Classroom
Explore our curated Books and Literature collection—an essential resource for educators seeking historically accurate, thought-provoking texts on the Armenian Genocide. Each title has been reviewed and endorsed by the Armenian Genocide Museum of Canada for its educational value and cultural significance. These works help bring history to life, deepen student understanding, and support meaningful classroom discussions about memory, justice, and human rights.
Recommended Teaching Resources Online
Looking for reliable online materials to support your lessons? Our Useful Links page connects you with carefully vetted educational tools, historical archives, and advocacy platforms focused on the Armenian Genocide and genocide prevention worldwide. Featuring Canadian and international sources, these links offer firsthand accounts, scholarly research, and classroom-ready content to enrich your curriculum and inspire critical thinking.
Armenian Genocide Maps
Enhance your lessons with our collection of historical and educational maps that trace the routes of deportation, destruction, and survival during the Armenian Genocide. These maps offer a powerful visual aid for helping students grasp the geographical scope and systemic nature of the Genocide. Curated by the Armenian Genocide Museum of Canada, this resource is ideal for classroom presentations, assignments, and deepening students’ spatial and historical awareness.
Teaching About Armenophobia
Understanding the roots and impact of prejudice is essential to teaching human rights and history. Our Armenophobia section explores the long history of anti-Armenian sentiment—from early discrimination to modern manifestations—through carefully documented examples and analysis. This resource helps educators unpack the social and political forces behind hatred, and encourages critical conversations about racism, propaganda, and resilience.