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Don't Laugh at Me

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High schoolers describe how discrimination can grow within a school climate. They examine the work of Peter Yarrow for his work to help others end discrimination. They develop their own plan for decreasing the amount of discrimination in their community.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
3 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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