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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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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine discrimination including but not focusing on theMiddle East. By the end of the lesson, students relate personal examples of discrimination. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the various racism and discrimination faced by various ethnic groups in the United States. In groups, they research the legal system and describe the purpose of the United States Constitution. They review cases brought before the Supreme Court and share their effectiveness to change society. To end the lesson, they discuss what the founding fathers meant by racial superiority. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine discrimination in American History. They study the causes of discrimination, what the United States has done to eliminate discrimination, and compare and contrast different types of discrimination. They create a portfolio that includes journals, photo collections, and personal responses. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students become familiar with civil rights law, particularly Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, which addresses instances of discrimination in the workplace. Students then recognize instances of workplace discrimination against Arabs, Arab-Americans and Muslims since September 11, 2001, and use law to assess and explain instances of workplace discrimination. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the instances of discrimination against Arabs since September 11. Using the Civil Rights Act text, they discover how the United States addresses instances of discrimination in the workplace. They complete a worksheet in which they identify the types of discrimination in the scenerio and work together in pairs to develop their own examples of discrimination in their lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the stereotypes they have heard mentioned against the Arab community. Using examples, they identify the uses of discrimination, hate crimes or stereotyping these individuals. As a class, they discuss ways to prevent discrimination and hate crimes and explore the accomplishments of those in the Arab community. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students investigate what discrimination is and study Article 2 from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They participate in a role play activity involving majority and minority groups for which a letter was sent home to parents. They complete a journal entry describing their feeling during the role play activity. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine concept of discrimination and explore difference between appropriate and harmful discrimination. Students discuss relevant Australian legislation and International Law, choose example of discrimination, and write exposition suggesting affirmative action. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students write about economic and banking issues of concern to the public. They investigate lending discrimination and the effectiveness of the 1977 Community Reinvestment AAct in correcting it. Students use this guide to make research and writing your essay a little easier. Full Review »