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Black Skin, White Justice: Race Matters in the Criminal Justice System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the effects of race in the criminal justice system. As a class, they brainstorm a list of instances when the offender has been an African American and he is not treated fairly in court based on his race. They...
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Dangers of Labeling and Stereotyping

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The content of this lesson plan is intended for a mature group. Participants imagine that they must decide which eight of fourteen people on a doomed cruise ship will be allowed to board the only life boat and survive. A list of...
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Ethical Decision Making Model-Dealing with Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In groups, learners read a case study of a couple who produced a child with hemophilia. Although tthe reading breifly mentions how a hemophiliac child is produced, the focus of this lesson is the ethical implications. This lesson is more...
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The Problem with Profiling

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the issue of racial profiling and post their conclusions to a youth message board. They research the issue of racial profiling and post their thoughts to a message board.