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Students examine the rate of institutional racism in the United States. Individually, they write in their journals about how they can make better choices and increase their self-esteem. Using historical documents, they identify the amendments focusing on human rights and why amendments were needed. In groups, they analyze different amendments and identify the changes brought about because of the Civil Rights Movement.

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laws, the criminal justice system

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criminal justice system, laws, victims, english language arts
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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