Advocates for Human Rights
Deliberative Dialogue
How do you create a classroom environment where hot button topics may be discussed in a respectful manner? As part of a series of lessons that focus on immigration issues, class members examine the rules for civil discussion before...
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The United Nations
Students are introduced to the role of the United Nations. Using the internet, they research its history and its influence on politics and peace. In groups, they create a timeline of significant United Nations conventions since World...
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From Where Does Prejudice Come?
Students explore the concept of discrimination. In this social studies lesson, students view pictures and write down the first thing that comes to their mind. Students discuss if stereotyping or prejudice affected their first...
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Labor Rights
Students examine international labor laws. In this labor rights lesson, students analyze labor laws around the world. Students also read 2 case studies and determine how they do or do not fall into line with International Labor...
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Full Court Press
Students watch a video clip about bullying, discuss the video, and help develop an anti-bullying policy for their school.
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Students work in groups examining the school's policy of no weapons on school property.
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We Are Divine Creations (Tolerance)
Middle schoolers learn ways people volunteer and the ways it helps their self and spirit. For this service project lesson, students define tolerance and study people or organizations who have demonstrated tolerance. Middle schoolers then...
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The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (Letter 4)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis learning exercise, learners define six key terms and answer nine comprehension questions after reading the story.
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Walk a Quote: A Lesson Based Upon the Sugihara Story
Tenth graders gather information on the history of anti-Semitism and Judaism. Using texts from a variety of sources, they analyze the role of rescue and resistance in children's books. They discuss the child's point of view and reflect...
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Laws Promoting Healthy Aging: A Comparison of Japan and the United States Lesson Plan
Students compare and contrast legislation passed in Japan and the United States in regards to the elderly. Using the Internet, they research how the government has put programs into place to improve the health of older citizens. They...