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Harassment and Restraining Orders
Students discuss harassment and what to do if they feel they are being harassed. They examine various scenarios and discuss whether or not harassment is taking place and whether a restraining order or an order of protection is warranted.
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Domestic Abuse and Order For Protection
High schoolers read an article about the laws pertaining to cases of domestic abuse. They take a quiz, consider how they might help a friend involved in an abusive situation and participate in a mock trial where they examine varying...
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Don't Fence Me In
Ensure that your class has a well-rounded understanding of new inventions, in this case barbed wired. Class members, after researching the history and development of barbed wire, assess its impact on cattle and the development of the...
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The Story Of American Freedom
Students investigate the concept of American freedom with the use of primary sources of images in order to derive meaning. The images are used to inspire research and writing about historical scenes. The writing and analysis of the...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 9 - Exercise 4b
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Role Playing Free Speech
Students conduct research into looking at a free-speech issue. They role play the events surrounding a court case. The lesson includes guiding questions to help create context and determine areas of further study. The presentation...
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Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet 4
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 sentences that have a missing word or phrase. From 4 choices of similar words, students select the best answer to make the sentence correct. This is intended for ESL students but is...
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The Importance of the Group in Japan
Twelfth graders discuss the importance of the group in Japan. In groups, they compare and contrast behaviors and attitudes of those in Japan and the United States. They are given a case to review and identify the rules by which the...
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Pizza and Comprehension
In this pizza and reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a short story on pizza and then underline each statement out of six that are true based on the pizza reading selection.
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Where We Put Ourselves
Pupils examine the form and function of furniture in New Spain, explore the origins of marquetry, and discover the influences of other countries on marquetry in Puebla, Mexico.
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Divorce Source: Harassment and Domestic Abuse
This lengthy site offers information on the legal remedies available to fight abuse: harassment restraining orders, protective orders, and others.
Investopedia
Investopedia: Cease and Desist
Understand the legal term "cease and desist," why it is used, and what the difference is between a cease and desist order and a cease and desist letter.