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Nightmare in Minnesota

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars 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?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners 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

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students are introduced to the concept of interconnectedness and make connections regarding conflict in their community, country, and the world. For this interconnectedness lesson plan, students define the word conflict and what that...
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Animal Farm Theme of Violence

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners 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

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students 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?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners explore the rise in knife crimes in Great Britain. In this current events lesson, students research the noted websites to study knife laws, British trends, and knife history.
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Violence in the Media

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the impact of violence on television. In this media awareness instructional activity, students keep track of violent acts on television and write letters to network executives regarding violence on television.
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Violence

For Students 8th - 10th
For 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

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students compare violence to nonviolence. in this peace 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 King. 
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What is the Nature of Violence?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine conflicts in schools and ways to reduce school violence. In this school violence lesson, students research the types of violence in schools. Students discuss ways to prevent and  report the violence. Students create a...
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Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine ways to resolve conflicts. In this conflict resolution lesson, students define conflict resolution and write down situations where leaders deal with conflicts. Students work in groups to create a PowerPoint on ways to...
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Boomers Assess High School

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine drug and alcohol abuse by American teens. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Boomers Assess High School", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...
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The Challenge of School Violence

For Teachers 7th - 12th
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 ways to deter school violence and participate in a school...
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Causes of School Violence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars use literature to examine the violence and loss of innocence during the 1960s. In this U.S. history lesson, students read Robert McCammon's Boy's Life to investigate the social unrest, violence and loss of innocence in the...
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Coping With Violence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners conduct surveys to see how the media influences their lives. In this media lesson plan, students make art projects that reflect their reactions to current conflicts and violence that is spread through the media.
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Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the concepts related to the problem of violence. They view a PowerPoint presentation to create the context for the lesson plan. Students conduct research using a variety of...
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Living to Avoid The Criminal Justice System

For Teachers K - 12th
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

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students 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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students 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.