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Lesson Plan
Deliberating in a Democracy

Domestic Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine domestic violence issues. For this global studies lesson, students read a case study on domestic violence. Students take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions.
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Lesson Plan
Speak Truth to Power

Marina Pisklakova: Domestic Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After reading Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and discussing background material about domestic violence, class members create a map showing where in their community survivors of domestic violence can get help and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

FAMILY LAW - Domestic Violence (Teen & Adult)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars define domestic violence. They identify the signs of abusive relationships, determine community resources, identify what a healthy relationship is. and discover facts about teen dating violence. They increase awareness...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Family Law - Domestic Violence

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars take a closer look at domestic violence. In this family law lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to define domestic violence and young scholars then discuss teen dating violence....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gender Roles: Exposing Stereotypes

For Teachers 8th - 9th
A series of activities help middle- and high-schoolers identify and explore gender stereotypes and how they can lead to violence and abuse. Use think-pair-share to activate whole class brainstorming about what it means to "be a man" and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Dating Violence Awareness Campaign"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine facts regarding teen dating violence. They explore various websites, complete a crossword puzzle using information from the Internet, and design a schoolwide Dating Violence Awareness campaign.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Violence

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a piece of drama based on the violence of theme. In groups, student research the word violence, then create their piece.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Twisted Love: Dating Violence Exposed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch and discuss a video that addresses the topic of dating violence. They view the video, answer discussion questions, take a quiz that evaluates their dating violence I.Q., and identify early warning signs of relationship abuse.
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Handout
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Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Friends and Family Guide: How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Ask a question! Listen up! Stay connected! These three strategies are at the heart of a guide that teaches how anyone can safely help someone in an abusive relationship.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Dark Side of Family Life

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this family life worksheet, students answer seventeen questions about problems such as domestic violence by constructing short and extended response answers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

ESL Holiday Lessons: Elimination of Violence Against Women

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Elimination of Violence Against Women. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word ...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Violence

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create a drama based on the theme 'violence'. Students then find newspaper articles that depict violence and share them with the class.
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Handout
ProCon

Sanctuary Cities

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding, or do they defy federal laws? That is precisely the question scholars attempt to answer as they prepare for a class discussion or debate. After reading some brief background information,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

President George Walker Bush

For Students 4th - 6th
A short article on President George W. Bush awaits your students. After reading the article, students answer six multiple choice questions about Bush and his presidency. Answers appear at the end.
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Activity
US Institute of Peace

Simulation on The Cambodia Peace Settlement

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Can there be peace in Cambodia? Immerse your class in a realistic negotiation setting during a riveting simulation. Learners assume the roles of key players in a group sparring with an opposing group to try to achieve peace in the midst...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Critical Period: Ch 1

For Students 8th
True or false, the Articles of Confederation is taught in 8th grade? Here are 5 true/false and 5 multiple choice questions asking pupils to consider aspects of the Articles of Confederation.
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Interactive
Curated OER

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions based on A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Undercover in the Secret State

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine the current conditions in North Korea. They view and analyze a CNN documentary, research a dissident, answer and discuss questions about the documentary on conditions in North Korea, and identify the technology used by...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Kate Moss Axed over Drug Scandal

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Kate Moss Axed over Drug Scandal," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Writing
Clever Student Training Company

Logical Fallacies Recognition

For Students 9th - 12th
“Should same-sex marriage be allowed?” As part of a study of recognizing logical fallacies learners read John Stemberger’s April 12, 2012 argument against same-sex marriage published on the opinion page of the Orlando Sentinel. They then...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addressing Community Problems

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discuss how to solve problems in the community. In this character education lesson plan, students brainstorm major problems in their neighborhoods and list them on the board. Students are divided into groups and focus on one...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women's Rights-Minded

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the roles of men and women in a marriage. In groups, they research a women's rights issue in India or their country. Students create a poster displaying their findings about the issue they researched. They create a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

House on Mango Street: Future Opportunities and Limitations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete a literary analysis lesson plan for House on Mango Streetby Sandra Cisneros. In this literary analysis lesson plan, students read and discuss the assigned chapters and complete an open mind diagram. Students write a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Power of Empathy

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the emotion and social practice of empathy. They role play being in various situations in order to understand the feelings of others. Students pick an adult to interview who has overcome great difficulty.