Curated OER
Video Game Violence: Explore Possible Impacts
Introduce middle schoolers to the issue of video game violence with a multifaceted approach. Learners complete a gaming survey, as well as read and discuss a news feature about violent video game sales and a handout on stimulus...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: In Chicago, One Woman Offers a Safety Net
Article reports on the work of one woman who is trying to make Chicago a safer place for young people. Includes an audio version of the story.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Gun Control
This resource offers extensive information for students and teachers examining the ongoing debate around the issue of gun control. Resources include news articles, legal cases, legislation, audio files, etc. as well as teaching materials.
Other
Northern Valley High School: A Project on Youth Gangs
Students will explore the dangers gangs pose to themselves and their school communities in this WebQuest. Students will research youth gangs and create media campaigns for middle school students to persuade them to stay out of gangs.
PBS
Pbs: Fighting School Violence
A collection of resources on the topic of school violence, following the Littleton, Colorado shootings in 1999. Includes a link to A Guide to Safe Schools and articles on communities trying to address youth violence.
Other
The Influence of Media Violence on Youth [Pdf]
Useful for papers and research projects about the effects of media violence on youth, this report was published in an academic journal.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Littleton Shooting, 1999 Interviews
Read interviews with leaders in education, psychology, and law on the topic of youth violence. Looks at the issue of "Why our sons turn violent and how can we save them." Read the answers to this question, with specific details on recent...