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You and the Law -- Beating the Odds
Middle schoolers examine the rate of institutional racism in the United States. Individually, they write in their journals about how they can make better choices and increase their self-esteem. Using historical documents, they identify...
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Juvenile Justice-Consequences of Offenses to Offenders, Victims and Community
Students are to define the consequences. They identify the consequences of juvenile crime on offenders, victims and the community. Students increase the responsibility to self, others and the community. They identify how Utah includes...
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Crime and Young People
Students read the story, "Police in Schools". They view a list of common offences committed by young people and identify the victims of these offences and consider how the offence would affect those people.
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Commemorative Plates
Middle schoolers research life of a child who was a victim in the Holocaust and create a commemorative plate for that child to display in the school.
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Society Dominoes
Students are introduced to six victims of a crime. They role play characters in the scenario and discuss feelings as the scene unfolds. Through brainstorming and role playing strategies, they increase their understanding of the rights of...
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Social Studies: Bullying
Students examine the issue of bullying in school. They write in their journals what they should do about bullying. In groups, they design posters about various issues dealing with the subject. Students write letters to the school board...