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Students use the terrorist attacks of September 11th to discuss how Americans view people of different races. They discover the concept of racial profiling and how it has changed over time. They identify the pros and cons of profiling using a foldable. They also discover how everyday citizens use profiling in their everyday lives.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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