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Breaking News English: Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb," 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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Analyzing Public Policy Options

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss what is meant by the term "public policy". In groups, they use the internet to research a specific public policy issue affecting Fairfax County, Virginia. They analyze and report their findings of the effectiveness of...
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Analyzing Public Policy Opinions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm a list of the major issues affecting Fairfax County, Virginia. Using the internet, they choose one topic to research in depth. To end the lesson plan, they analyze the effectiveness of an actual public policy...
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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation: Gangs

For Students 9th - 10th
A staggering 1.4 million active gang members walk the streets in the United States. Get the latest gang stories in the news, takedowns and cases, anti-gang programs, and toolkits for educators and parents.
Website
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Kids Health: Should You Worry About School Violence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Violence in schools can have a major effect on not only the victim but the school as a community. This article focuses on determining the safety of your school and what to do to help prevent violence. Links to related sites are available...
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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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Chicago History Museum

Encyclopedia of Chicago: Gang Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the gang territories during the 1920s in Chicago. Shows where each of the gangs had a dominant presence.
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Other

Northern Valley High School: A Project on Youth Gangs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars 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 young scholars to persuade them to stay out...
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American Psychological Association

Apa Help Center: Violence Warning Signs

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Center Study/prevention of Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorado University at Boulder provides this information on the CSPV, which is a center for research and information concerning violence. An interesting site to check out on the subject.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Community Violence

For Students Pre-K - K
When children are exposed to traumatic events within their neighborhoods, communities, or across the world, you can help them feel safer and more secure...and build hope for a more peaceful, kinder future. These resources will help you...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Bang Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this novel by Norah McClintock, two boys' long-time friendship is ended after they rob a canteen and the owner is killed. "Bang" provides a vehicle for discussing the serious issues of guns, gangs and gun control laws. This teacher's...
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Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum: History Files: Al Capone

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a thorough biographical profile and pictures of the well-known Chicago mobster, Al Capone.
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Other

University at Albany: Organized Crime and Prohibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Features statistics and details about organized crime and prohibition including facts on some of the more colorful gangsters during that era.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: St. Valentine's Day Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview and a list of interesting facts pertaining to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre which made Al Capone and his Chicago Mafia national celebrities.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Public Enemy #1: Gangsters During the Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
"Gangsters" in the Great Depression were divided into two different groups: Mobsters and Outlaws. This article discusses the differences between the two and the role each group played.
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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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Orca Book Publishers: Hit Squad Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Hit Squad by James Heneghan is about a group of girls who decide to fight back against bullies at school. At first they feel empowered, but then an innocent person gets killed. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion...

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