ONE MILLION BONES: Project for Educators

“By studying these tragic lessons from history, we can help our children understand the importance of freedom ... When they recognize that crimes of genocide continue in some corners of the world, even in the twenty-first century, it will raise their awareness and help them understand what can happen when you judge people by their race, their homeland or their beliefs.” —Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins

Encouraging students in the United States to engage with this pressing global issue is another goal of One Million Bones. We are asking teachers and students to bring this initiative into their classrooms and to become participants in this important event.

One Million Bones will synthesize creativity and analysis for students to learn about global affairs. Because the context of One Million Bones involves many global issues (e.g., human rights, world history, geography, poverty, racism), and because the construction of bones stimulates imagination, we believe that teachers and students will enjoy participating in this initiative.

One Million Bones will transform concern and hope into a visual statement to the world. From the installation in Washington DC to the participating classrooms across the Unites States, all are committing to create and connect to our global community, transforming concern and hope into action and solutions.