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Volcano

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research major volcanic eruptions. In this Earth science lesson, students take on the role of vulcanologist writing reports to the President of the United States on how to respond to a volcanic disaster. This lesson includes...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Malaysia Crackdown on Ethnic Indians

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Malaysia Crackdown on Ethnic Indians," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 30

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 30," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Baghdad Car bomb Kills 30

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, learners read "Baghdad Car bomb Kills 30," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Formation of Volcanoes

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the process of different volcanoes and how plate tectonics plays a role. In this volcanic activity students complete several assignments on plate tectonics.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Posters and People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create and design posters reflecting the types of litter harmful to aquatic wildlife. They explain the dangers of fishing line to aquatic wildlife, plastic bags to dolphins, and fish nets to fish. They design a poster to...
Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Video Games: Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Pro and con argument about the relationship between playing violent video games and youth violence. Website presents research, studies, comments and pro-con list.
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Supreme Court Ends Ban on Sale of Violent Video Games

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Supreme Court ending a ban on the sale of violent video games. There are also links to other related items such as a classroom activity and information about the revolution of video games.
Handout
Other

Firearms and Violent Crime: Old Premises, Current Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive paper details the development of the modern gun issue, and uses statistical evidence to show the correlate between firearms and violent crime rates.
Handout
Other

Mlkcc: The Seven Steps of Non Violent Action

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Inc. gives an outline of the Seven Steps of Non-Violent Action as defined by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find out more about this tremendous historical Civil Rights leader.
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Arab Democracy Movement Turns Violent in Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrations are violent in Libya as it tries to stumble to democracy. Muammar Gadhafi has made many rambling speeches as noted in this article. Article goes on to give as much information as possible even though it is very difficult...
Lesson Plan
New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: Violent Delights and Violent Ends: Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This instructional activity uses drama games and role playing to enhance the reading and understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It includes pre-reading role play and information about Shakespeare's life and times, during...
Handout
NOAA

Noaa: Tornadoes, Nature's Most Violent Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
This page, put out by the National Weather Service, thoroughly explains the causes and types of tornadoes. Tornado safety is covered in the form of warning signs and what you can do to stay safe both in school and at home. The full...
Article
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Violent Response: The u.s Army in Al Falluja [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the activities in 2003 of the U.S. Army in al-Falluja, an Iraqi town that has not embraced the United States occupation. Many deaths have occurred there.
Handout
NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Nature's Most Violent Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through a preparedness guide to know how to be ready in case disaster occurs.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Violent Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
This video [0:51] from PBS explores Hawaii's unique geography, with a focus on volcanic explosions. Topics include tsunamis, rockslides and volcanoes, along with a discussion of the work of vulcanologists.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Tackling Nigeria's Violent Oil Swamps

For Students 9th - 10th
A May 2007 description of the violence that plagues the Niger delta region and the importance of this oil-rich but impoverished area to Nigeria's economy.
Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Violence Spreads Like a Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
New research shows that the friends of violent teens are much more likely to become violent themselves. Discover news about this human behavior spreading amongst teens.
Article
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...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Reports of Violence in Libyan Protests

For Students 9th - 10th
Video and summary by PBS on the violent uprising of February, 2011. The video discusses the fact that Moammar Gadhafi has engaged the military to handle the protests. February, 2011
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Egyptian Protesters Demand President Step Down

For Students 9th - 10th
Wild, violent protests in Egypt over the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Many young people have joined the protests due to lack of jobs and education in Egypt. Article also reports on the importance of social media such as...
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Martin Luther King

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.
Handout
Other

The Brady Bill and Violent Crime

For Students 9th - 10th
This site wishes to examine the Brady Bill's effectiveness in reducing violent crime.
Article
Other

Cba: About Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the typical characteristics of people who perpetrate domestic violence acts. It also lists and discusses reasons why men/women may display violent behavior.

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