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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine instances when it is reasonable for children to oppose demands of their parents. They identify rules at home, discuss examples of unethical and irrational requests made by parents, complete various graphic organizers, and conduct an interview and a survey. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students develop an understanding of what it means to live with limiting physical conditions, such as impaired hearing, and other disabilities, such as dyslexia. They explore different perspectives on disabilities, including issues of access and inclusion. As a culminating activity, students create an awareness campaign related to disabilities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research and report on Jewish culture and traditions. They interview guest speakers, reflect on their own family traditions, design creative group projects. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research bioethical issues involving technology, medicine, and reproduction. They create poems and dramatic pieces to show the meaning of bioethical issues. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students study religious traditions and international law to examine the theory of the just war. They work on their skills in creating surveys while looking at anti-war and pacifist positions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the role of religion in public schools, focusing on First Amendment issues. They role-play as a fact-finding commission and interview community members to uncover various perspectives. Working in groups, they analyze the controversy and synthesize the information they gather into a classroom presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the influence of religious faith on social change and focus in particular on the Civil Rights movement. They debate the association of faith and social change in the light of separation of church and state. Students consider whether extreme religious beliefs can hinder the efforts of social activists. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss marriage in religious and legal terms. They visit various Websites exploring same-sex marriage issues. Working in groups, they research categories in classroom mini-learning centers. In formal debate teams, they present both sides of the same-sex marriage issue or individually, they write essays on the topic. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore various beliefs about evolution and the intelligent design of humans. They discuss the controversy surrounding the evolution vs. inThey consider other theories regarding creation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine various rites of passage from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions. They design a personsl rite of passage. Full Review »

