Students debate the limits to celebrity privacy and to paparazzi rights after learning about some recent incidents. They imagine how their private lives might change if they became overnight celebrities.

Students explore some of the ethical questions raised by genetic testing. They answer the question of whom, if anyone, has rights to knowledge of each person's genetic make-up.

Electronic engineering hopefuls get hands-on with hand geometry and the technology of biometrics. After taking the appropriate measurement on their hands, they configure their personal hand geometry codes and compare them to classmates....

Class groups take on the role of advisors to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Policy & Planning of ICE. Their charge is to prepare a report for the secretary on the effectiveness of enforcement actions of the ICE in...

A presentation tool to record written text and pictures with audio voice-over and share privately or publicly online.

Which creates more digital traces: surfing the Internet in a coffee shop, or using an iPhone to send a text message? The answer may surprise you! An interactive resource prompts users to choose which devices, operating systems, and...

Learners distinguish between civic and public life. In groups, they identify the relationships between the two types of arenas as well. They research the roles of the Fairfax County government and how well they provide healthcare,...

Students research the case of Matthew Cooper and Judith Miller, two reporters found in contempt of court for failing to divulge their sources. They participate in a mock trial as they consider the case from various points of view.

Learners explore the appropriate usage of cell phones. In this cell phone etiquette lesson, students examine how cell phone features may be use ethically and discuss compromises to privacy through the use of cell phones...

High schoolers explore the theory of Prisoners of war. Students investigate various human rights issued thru the Geneva Convention. High schoolers relate learned facts to the American troops being killed in Iraqi fighting.

Students explore statistics by participating in a personal details activity. In this data collection lesson, students identify the importance of personal information collection and how it can be used against them if collected illegally....

Students examine the problems created by a lack of effective authority described in Mark Twain's Roughing It. They explain how we use authority to protect our rights, to provide order and security, and to manage conflict.

In this music worksheet, students match the name of 8 instruments from the left side of the page with the specific part of the instrument that is listed on the right. They do the same with a list of 10 musical terms and their definitions.

Learners explore how companies use instant messaging to sell products and services. They write business plans for marketing companies using instant messaging as a medium for advertising and assess related privacy issues.

Students compare cyberpals and face to face friends. They explain that a cyberpal is still a stranger. They recall that private information should not be given to anyone in cyberspace without permission of a parent of teacher. Students...

Students research laws related to copyright and privacy for pamphlets educating the public about their rights when publishing original works on the Internet.

Young scholars discuss their feelings related to family rights and the law. Using the internet, they research information to back up their opinions and examine counter-arguments. They take a survey to identify their feelings more in...

Students examine the role courts play in family matters and children's rights. They propose a court-ordered plan to resolve conflicts between parents/guardians and children. Students complete worksheets with various scenarios and discuss...

Students learn about the basic legal and ethical responsibilities shouldered by people making "reality" videos (i.e. videos with non-actors).

Geology whizzes observe the effects of change within a model of a watershed. They place replica waste dumps within the models and note the path that the waste takes as water passes through. This detailed lesson plan provides teacher...

Abortion has remained a highly controversial issue ever since the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Using the website, learners sift through all the information they need to participate in a debate about the topic. They learn about the...

An important lesson on cybercrimes is here for you. In it, young computer users learn about how people commit crimes on computers by hacking into accounts, and stealing personal information from people. Some excellent discussion...

Introduce your class to the concept of copyright with a series of activities. Pupils first learn about copyright laws and fair use, putting their knowledge to the test with a quick categorizing task. They then watch a video and answer...

Ethical concerns are not always black and white. A well-designed lesson presents learners with scenarios for which ethics may come into question. Scholars learn to consider the different sides of a situation and make an unbiased...