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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine how U.S. Law Defines Discrimination In this lesson. They research the issues surrounding a variety of types of discrimination, and then write editorials analyzing legal and social positions on discrimination in the United States. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discover how her efforts resulted in the passage of legislation. They also examine the care people with disabilities receive. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the life and efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discover how she wanted to put people into asylums instead of leaving them in jail. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine benevolent behavior from different perspectives. They discover that it can be both helpful and harmful. They examine the relationship between the disabled and different belief systems. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine the different cultures and disabilities people face in their community. They discuss how they can become better citizens. They answer discussion questions to finish the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the history of presidents with disabilities in the context of whether they should stay in the capacity of the job. They go through a role play of when Woodrow Wilson had a stroke and use the experience in conjunction with the details of the 25th Amendment to make educated opinions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore how technology can be used to assist people with impairments and physical challenges. Students read a story from a page that shows what text can look like to a student with dyslexia or reading problems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students take on the role of epidemiologists and investigate mystery birth defects occurring around their city or town. They research and present information about various birth defects and developmental disabilities to their peers. They determine possible causes, treatments, and prevention methods for these birth Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students create an awareness about people with differences, and create a further interest in learning about sign language. They write about any feelings, questions or concerns they might have regarding people with disabilities and submit to the teacher anonymously. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students identify the major points of the Americans with Disabilities Act. They discuss are the types of barriers that might need to be overcome in the first three Titles, the accommodations that might help overcome the barriers, and how people might retaliate against people who advocate for change according to Title 5. Full Review »
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