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Other

Smart Divorce: Article Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers articles, guidelines, and booklets to help those in the midst of a divorce. There is even a link to information on military divorces and the division of retirement plans.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Six Wives of King Henry Viii: Portrait of a King

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered why King Henry VIII had six wives, why he looked the way he did, or what things he liked to do? Explore this site and learn all about King Henry VIII from clothes to power to love.
Website
Other

Families Change: Teen Guide to Separation and Divorce: Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
With this guide, teens can explore answers to questions that frequently arise in the case of a parental separation and divorce. Topics include legal terminology, changes might occur within a family and the feelings they may experience as...
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Other

Divorce Grounds in New York

For Students 9th - 10th
States may differ widely on what are acceptable grounds for divorce. This page explains the six grounds that are found in New York State.
Article
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Marriage and Divorce

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Center for Health Statistic page provides basic stats on marriage and divorce as well as related links to more detailed information.
eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Private Life of the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the book published in 1932 giving valuable details on the family life of Romans, the role of children and women, dress codes, water supplies, and much more.
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PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Intimate Relationships

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS features in-depth information on developing healthy intimate relationships including topics such as the importance of communication and divorce.
Handout
Other

Divorce Net: Montana Divorce Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
This site answers questions about the divorce process in Montana, including what are acceptable grounds for seeking a divorce. It also offers an online chat on the topic.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Divorce Mediation: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how mediation is applied in divorce cases. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Divorce Mediation."
Handout
Other

English History: Catherine Howard

For Students 9th - 10th
Two accounts of the life of the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard from EnglishHistory.net. The site also includes images of her.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With Divorce

For Students 9th - 10th
The reasons for two adults divorcing isn't always clear to their children. This article explains why parents sometimes divorce, how it might change their lives, and what they can do to make it easier for themselves. The article also...
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This New Advent article reviews the various aspects of the sacrament of Marriage from the point of view of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Summer at the Polka Dot Cafe

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Alice who finds help in dealing with her parent's divorce. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
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Other

Adin: Abolish No Fault Divorce?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Divorce Online pertains to the Michigan legislation to abolish no-fault divorce in that state. The article gives a good overview of the arguments and debates on the topic.
Website
Britain Express

Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
Handout
Pennsylvania State University

Penn State Univ.: Effects of Divorce on Views of Family

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Penn State University provides reports of a study on the effects of divorce on the views of children regarding marriage and relationships.
Handout
Other

Divorce Source: Divorce Dictionary a Z

For Students 9th - 10th
A dictionary of divorce-related terms. Terms are defined and other resources are offered.
Activity
Other

Divorce Source: Rehabilitative Alimony

For Students 9th - 10th
This citation of a West Virginia case, explains rehabilitative alimony, in this case in the context of a bankruptcy filing.
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Other

Divorce Source

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lets the visitor choose the state they need information on and tailors the links provided to that state. This is a helpful feature as state laws differ on divorce.
Website
Other

Divorce source.com: Children & Divorce

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page explains the heartbreaking task that occurs when a couple with children decide to get a divorce. One of the hardest parts is telling your children. Steps in the process are presented.
Activity
Other

Making Your Marriage Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This article offers techniques and ideas to help couples make the most of their relationship.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: The Role Reverser: Growing Up Too Soon

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
A learning module that begins with "The Role Reverser: Growing Up Too Soon" by Gregory L. Jantz, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: My Time as Caz Hazard Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After continually getting into trouble at school for bullying, and being suspended for violence, Caz and her friend Amanda must deal with the suicide of a girl they had picked on. Many issues come into play in this novel - peer...