"Dating Violence Awareness Campaign"

Students take a closer look at domestic violence. In this family law lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to define domestic violence and students then discuss teen dating violence. Students make note...

It is important for young scholars to have a safe place to discuss domestic violence, dating, and abuse. This discussion-based instructional activity provides upper graders with a list of warning signs for abuse, community resources, and...

February is Marijuana Awareness Month, and a set of interdisciplinary activities can make your class aware of the social, medical, legal, and psychological effects of marijuana. With writing prompts, research opportunities, and...

Bully-free is the way every school should be! How can you help create that kind of culture in your school? A well-written teacher's guide containing lessons for grades 6-8 may be just the ticket. Each unit, separated by grade level,...

Widespread video gaming makes this content relevant and high interest. Developing youth awareness about the impact of violence in games is important to promote literacy, critical thinking, health, and consumer awareness. After reading...

Students read and discuss an article from the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. In small they groups they read the article, discuss the resources available to them if they think they are in a violent relationship, and...

Students research date rape using the assigned websites. They write a report emphasizing ways in which date rape can be prevented. They present the reports to their classmates.

Students examine dating safety tips. In small groups they read a Dating Safety List, discuss and evaluate the safety tips, and develop a revised list for their group, explaining to the class how their plan is effective.

High schoolers research the warning signs and statistics regarding dating violence. They watch and take notes for the PBS video "Twisted Love: Dating Violence Exposed," conduct Internet research, and in small groups present their...

Students read poem about dating violence, discuss meaning of the poem, and compose essay about their interpretation and reactions to it.