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Fighting the War in Your Head

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Students analyze the experiences of a fictional soldier in a war and create a mental health profile for that individual. They emulate psychiatrists and propose treatment strategies for their particular soldier's post-traumatic stress disorder.

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soldiers, the military, wars

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soldiers, trauma, war, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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