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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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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory practices lead to individuals and groups being blamed for events. They are introduced to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students examine the concepts of equal protection, discrimination, affirmative action, and racial profiling. They analyze the Equal Protection Clause, participate in a mock trial, and discuss the different parts of the trial. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify themes in American antisemitism. They discover their own views on discrimination and prejudice. They also discuss respones to bigotry. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the results of recent opinion polls on where people stand on the issue of the death penalty. In groups, they examine various cases dealing with this issue and discuss the judgments. They write their own argument for or against the death penalty and participate in a debate to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 8th
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Students examine the effects of discriminatory behavior and how to avoid conflicts that may arise from it. They read and discuss the story "The Sneetches" by Dr. Seuss, and participate in a class simulation of the Sneetches behavior from the book. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine key concepts pertaining to the rule of law. They explore how Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. used it to oppose discrimination practices. They examine Supreme Court decisions demonstrating the maturity through history of the rule of law. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review the concept of rule of law. They discuss how the rule of law can give society a positive view. They explore the role of the judiciary as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students continue their exploration of the concept of rule of law. As a class, they discuss how Civil Rights leaders followed the rule of law in their protests. After reading various articles, they participate in a discussion and research examples of the United States' adherence to the rule of law. 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 »
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