Children of War - Grade 9 History

Firstly, you are to discover these facts about children and war...

A. What does their direct involvement consist of?

B. What does their indirect involvement consist of?

C. What are the duties of a child soldier? Are they any different from that of an adult soldier?

D. What are the long term effects of torture and/or rape?

E. How does war uproot children and their families?

F. Are famine and disease the leading cause of death in war? Why or Why Not?

G. What are the long term effects of war?

Then, work out reasons for...

A. Why are children used as soldiers? Is it their right to fight for their country?

B. Are the long term traumatic impacts of war worth it?

Finally...

Explain why children should not be used as soldiers and create a visual detailing your rationale.

Create a propaganda poster aimed at children for the purpose of entering the war.