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Nightmare in Minnesota
Students read and discuss the article "10 Are Dead in Minnesota After Rampage at School." students explore their reactions to school violence and interventions to prevent its occurance.
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School Violence: Is It in Your Backyard?
Students share, through discussion and writing, their feelings about violence in schools, as well as about ways in which such incidents and tragedies could be prevented.
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Deadly Lesson
Students read "Shooting at School Leaves 2 Dead and 13 Hurt" in the New York Times online. They explore their own thoughts and emotions about school violence in the wake of the March 5, 2001 school shooting in Santee, California.
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Hall Monitors
Students investigate the incidence of different types of violence that occurs in their schools through reading, discussion and interviews. They question local authorities about the best ways to reduce school violence.
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Introductory Lesson on Interconnectedness
Learners are introduced to the concept of interconnectedness and make connections regarding conflict in their community, country, and the world. In this interconnectedness lesson plan, students define the word conflict and what that word...
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Animal Farm Theme of Violence
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 2 short answer and essay questions based on theme of violence in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Virtual Reality
Young scholars consider the implications of playing violent video games. In this current issues lesson, students visit selected websites to research virtual violence and video game censorship.
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Why do so Many Young People Carry Knives?
Learners explore the rise in knife crimes in Great Britain. In this current events instructional activity, students research the noted websites to study knife laws, British trends, and knife history.
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Violence in the Media
Young scholars consider the impact of violence on television. In this media awareness lesson, students keep track of violent acts on television and write letters to network executives regarding violence on television.
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Violence
In this violence worksheet, students find the vocabulary word concerning violence that does not belong with the others in each group.
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The Power of Our Stories
Students compare violence to nonviolence. in this peace instructional activity, students tell stories from their own life that show the difference between violence and nonviolence. They listen to examples of Gandhi and Martin Luther...
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What is the Nature of Violence?
Students consider the implications of violence in American culture. In this sociology lesson, students analyze the meaning of violence as they define violence and participate in a classroom debate.
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School Violence
Students examine conflicts in schools and ways to reduce school violence. In this school violence lesson plan, students research the types of violence in schools. Students discuss ways to prevent and report the violence. Students...
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Conflict Resolution
Students examine ways to resolve conflicts. In this conflict resolution instructional activity, students define conflict resolution and write down situations where leaders deal with conflicts. Students work in groups to create a...
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Boomers Assess High School
Learners examine drug and alcohol abuse by American teens. For this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Boomers Assess High School", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and...
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The Challenge of School Violence
Students examine school violence. In this school violence instructional activity, students listen to a teacher-led lecture regarding statistics and studies about school violence. Students discuss ways to deter school violence and...
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Causes of School Violence
Students examine school violence. In this school violence lesson, students listen to a teacher-led lecture regarding statistics and studies about school violence. Students discuss bullying and school violence.
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Mystery and Mayhem
Students use literature to examine the violence and loss of innocence during the 1960s. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students read Robert McCammon's Boy's Life to investigate the social unrest, violence and loss of...
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Living to Avoid The Criminal Justice System
Students brainstorm a list of negative stereotypes in the African-American society. In groups, they develop ways to decrease the chance of them living in poverty and being in trouble with the law. They develop ways to solve problems...
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Rules of Conduct: Media Violence, Dating and Teenage Behavior
Pupils discuss the role of media in their lives and making decisions. In groups, they define violence and identify how it is represented in the type of entertainment they are accustomed to viewing. They compare and contrast behaviors...
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Self Awareness in Your Environment
Students identify and put into practice various actions that help them recognize threats in their environments. Divided in two groups, they design posters listing safe practices for various places, such as school, home, or the road....
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McGruff's TV Violence Scorecard
Young scholars watch television to identify the violence on studenT shows. They identify alternatives to settling conflicts other than in a violent manner. They share their scorecard with the class.
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Live By the Gun, Die By the Gun
Students view a PBS "In the Mix" video about handgun violence and gun safety laws. They participate in a discussion about the video, speculate about the causes of gun violence and its prevalence in the U.S. and identify current gun laws.
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School Violence: Answers From the Inside
Young scholars examine the issue of school violence, bullying, and cliques. They watch and discuss a video, answer discussion questions, create a poster, role-play mediation techniques, identify conflict resolution techniques, and sign a...