Students examine the differences in opinion between black and white women about putting an end to lynching. They investigate how black activists encouraged white women to join them in their opposition to lynching.

Students read and analyze the short stories, "In a Grove," and "Rashomon," by Akutagawa. They discuss the samurai warrior culture, watch a short video, take a quiz, participate in whole-group discussions, identify similes and metaphors,...

Students are introduced to the phrase 'human rights. They discuss how they would feel if they were an underage soldier. Students are divided into small groups, they work together to answer questions such as: How would you define...

Students are divided into small groups, they work through questions in their groups. They read the story UK terror suspects to come home. Students are then introduced to the phrases' 'human rights' and Geneva Convention and students...

In this word search instructional activity, students study the words related to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Students then locate the 12 words within the word search.

In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.

In this violence dialogue, students ask and answer questions about violence in a dialogue.

In this English worksheet, students read "Second Saddam Hussein Lawyer Killed," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Describes three torture instruments on display at the Tower of London. Includes three downloadable factsheets on the history of torture at the Tower, famous people tortured there, and more information on the three instruments on display.

Activity for students promoting a critical analysis and relevant discussion on whether torture is ever justified. Students are presented with the literature on U.S. law and international law on torture as well as Bush administration...

A short electronic booklet with images and descriptions of medieval torture methods, taken from exhibition materials at this museum.

Discusses torture as a method of getting information, and the methods used in the European witch hunts. Also discusses torture after 1800 being used as a form of punishment. Includes some excellent links to other resources.

A few activities for learning about medieval torture instruments. Includes fact cards that could be used for student research.

Egypt is under military leadership during the time before the elections expected for August, 2011. Reports are coming out of the country that there is still torture going on. March 30, 2011

A poem from Emily Dickinson, "No Rack Can Torture Me", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.

In "How to Torture Your Teacher," students will participate in a poem in nine voices. Adapted from the poem by Bruce Lansky in No More Homework! No More Tests!, students will dramatize a poem that gives advice to students about how to...

In "How to Torture Your Students," students will participate in a poem in nine voices. Adapted from the poem by Bruce Lansky in If Kids Ruled the School, teachers are given advice for how to torment their students.

Provides information and history for many instruments of torutre that were used in medieval times, including during the Inquisition.

Describes some of the ways torture was used in Elizabethan England.

This site on the Mediaeval Dungeons of Nuremberg provides information on its history, the system of justice, the prison and torture chamber, and the procedures for execution.

A Wikipedia article that reports on the Medieval Inquisition throughout Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries. Discusses the origin and history as well as the procedure of investigation, trial, torture, and punishment.

This site explains the legal actions taken against the Chilean Military under rule of General Pinochet and the Argentinian Military for kidnapping, torture, murder, and genocide. There are also links to actual information on the cases.

An image of "St Anthony the Hermit Tortured by the Devils", created by Sassetta in 1423 (Panel, 24 x 39 cm).