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Where Do You Stand?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Scholars assess a government's ability to intervene in personal health decisions. They research basic facts about euthanasia and describe their opinions about new legislation passed in the United States Congress about an individual's...
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The Giver: K-W-H-L Strategy

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Explore the theme of release and death in Lois Lowry's The Giver with a K-W-H-L chart. After noting what they already know, kids come up with a list of questions about topics that they would like to know about, as well as how they...
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Life and Death Decisions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students defend contrasting perspectives concerning the purpose of medicine and the issues surrounding euthanasia.
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Funeral Rites Research

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students compare their own cultural/religious beliefs and traditions of death and funerals with those of another culture. They conduct research, and write a research paper.
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Bioethical Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and evaluate the implications of medical ethics by investigating internet resources and current bioethical issues. This lesson requires computers and internet access.