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Euthanasia

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Students analyze euthanasia as a possible way to die.  In this controversial lesson, students reflect and discuss euthanasia as a possible way to enter death.  Classroom discussion allows students to voice their opinion and personal values on the potentially controversial subject.

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Concepts

death, euthanasia, suicide

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death, euthanasia, suicide, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Handouts & References
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Year
2005
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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