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The Right to Die - A Role Playing Activity

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Learners are assigned various roles to play in simulation intended to demonstrate the difficult choices involved in keeping relative on a life support system. They research a case, prepare their roles, and present their positions to the class. Each committee then discusses in open forum the merits of each case and vote on their choices.

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12th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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