A lesson to introduce what chemical weapons are and how they fit within international humanitarian law. Students will understand the facts about what chemical weapons are and why they are banned, discuss why we have rules during conflict, and consider why some of these rules are absolute or when there are exceptions.
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Keywords
war, conflict, chemical weapon, law
Resource Type
- Teaching / Lesson Plan
Language
- English
Region
- Global
Grade/Age
- Secondary (11-18 years)
Audience
- Teacher
Topic
- War and Conflict
Focus Area
- Education in Emergencies