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The National Domestic Violence Hotline

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource assists visitors in understanding what domestic violence is and reporting abuse. Also find what you can do to help others who have been victims of violence.
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Read Works

Read Works: Taking Action: She Stood Up to School Violence

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a girl named Gabriella Contreras who stood up against school violence be creating a club called BADDD. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Zablocki v. Redhail (1978)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the court's decision in the Zablocki v Redhail case (1978), concerning the right to marry.
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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...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Responsible: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In "Responsible" by Darlene Ryan, Kevin falls in with the wrong crowd, as he usually does whenever his family moves. But this time, the leader, Nick, is into intimidation of a girl called Erin. When Kevin realizes that Erin is to be...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Minding the Gap: Lesson Plan Clips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Minding the Gap is a coming of age film by Bing Liu. Starting in high school, Bing begins to make skate videos. What starts as a hobby ends up as a profound exploration of issues that is likely to resonate deeply with students. These are...
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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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Read Works: News Debate Firefight

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether teens should or should not be allowed to play violent video games. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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