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Live And Let Die?
In this live and let die activity, students, with a partner, complete a verb tense table on the verb die, fill in nine sentences with nine phrases associated with death and discuss ten questions dealing with suicide and crimes.
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Suicide Prevention
Students are introduced to various concepts related to suicide prevention. They watch a video, read case studies, distinguish between facts and myths about suicide, identify suicide warning signs and participate in class discussion.
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The Life You Save...
High schoolers identify common warning signs of depression that, if not addressed, could lead to suicidal behavior. They write skits and create booklets in which they document appropriate suicide prevention techniques.
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Suicide & Depression
In this health worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the problems of suicide and depression. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Suicide and Depression
Eighth graders research suicide and depression in teens. They are given an essential research question then create focus questions of their own before conducting their research. Using the Internet, they find answers to their questions...
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Depression/Suicide
Young scholars are introduced to the topics of suicide and depression. Using a worksheet, they determine where their self-esteem and self-concept comes from and how to build them up if they believe they aren't where they could be. To...
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Depression: On the Edge
Students watch and discuss a video dealing with the topic of depression and suicide. They answer discussion questions, identify sources of stress, conduct research on exercise and diet, interview a psychiatrist, and take a self-test on...
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The Red Convertible
Students read and discuss the short story "The Red Convertible". They participate in extension activities related to each of the three parts of the story, planning a road trip, researching the Vietnam War, and writing a paper on their...
Other
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: Be That Friend
This site focuses on two often connected topics: depression and suicide. The message here is that depression need not lead to suicide. It offers information on symptoms, misconceptions, and other topics.
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Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Do You Help Someone Who Is at Risk of Suicide?
Article examines suicide prevention efforts in Greenland, the country with the highest suicide rate in the world.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Anne Sexton (1928 1974)
Offers classroom issues and strategies for teaching Anne Sexton's writings.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Suicide Prevention
Examine key concepts of suicide prevention, and identify characteristics of students who are at higher risk to attempt suicide. Learn the warning signs of suicidal teens and what to do if a friend is suicidal.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Suicide
Resource offers facts and statistics about suicide.
Other
Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.
WebMD
Web Md: Depression
This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.
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American Association of Suicidology
The web site of the American Association of Suicidology which presents information, links, and resources dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Farmers in Peril
In this video from Wide Angle, the sparse life of the rural farmer in India is compared to the wealth of consumer goods available to wealthier city dwellers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Private Money Lenders
The practices of illegal private money lenders in the rural region of Vidarbha, India are highlighted in this video from Wide Angle. [2:50]
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: My Time as Caz Hazard Teaching Guide [Pdf]
After continually getting into trouble at school for bullying, and being suspended for violence, Caz and her friend Amanda must deal with the suicide of a girl they had picked on. Many issues come into play in this novel - peer...
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Streetlaw: Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
The chapters of this unit on criminal law and juvenile justice are as follows: "Crime in America," "Introduction to Criminal Law," "Crimes Against the Person," "Crimes Against Property," "Defenses," and "The Criminal Justice Process: The...
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Mental Help Net: Suicide & Self Harm
Portal site from Mental Help Net to comprehensive information and links to suicide symptoms, treatment, on-line resources, organizations, research, and other related sites.
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Suicide and Depression
This site is dedicated to helping those in need of help during rough times when they may be considering suicide.
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Psy Com: Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Collection of resources aimed at helping people understand suicidal feelings, avoid suicide, and help others to avoid it.