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Joining Together to Fight Gun Violence

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils engage in meaningful dialogues on the issue of gun violence and to explore avenues that could lead to changes in our society.
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On the Edge and Under the Gun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine issues of gun control, the right to bear arms, and the overwhelming seriousness of gun related violence. They examine what can, and has been done to redress the situation using the Million Mom March as a reference point.
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Is It Right to Bear Arms?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the debate on how to curb gun violence in America. They prepare an argument for or against a strict interpretation of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and participate in a debate.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tuscon Shootings

For Students 9th - 12th
Approach the 2nd Amendment and gun laws through this political cartoon analysis handout, which outlines the tragedy of the 2011 shootings in Tuscon, Arizona in the context of gun control. Background information gives scholars access to 2...
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The Progressive Era

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore The Progressive Era, and discuss labor unions, coal mining, employee rights, and strikes. Unit of lessons all on one page.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Taking Aim at the Tucson Shootings

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Tuscon 2011 shootings and respond to 3 talking point questions.