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When is it right to share information about what we see as wrongdoing by others - and when is it meddling in someone else’s business? How do our morals and ideals affect our decisions to share information? Students consider these questions through this circle on social responsibility.
In this circle activity, students reflect on the words of youth climate activists from around the world and consider their own values and hopes for the future.
Students examine the vaping health crisis, how e-cigarettes work, the role of Juul, marketing to teens, and the government's role in controlling the use of vapes.
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Dec 01, 2019
When is it right to share information about what we see as wrongdoing by others - and when is it meddling in someone else’s business? How do our morals and ideals affect our
Nov 24, 2019
In this circle activity, students reflect on the words of youth climate activists from around the world and consider their own values and hopes for the future.
Nov 19, 2019
Students examine the vaping health crisis, how e-cigarettes work, the role of Juul, marketing to teens, and the government's role in controlling the use of vapes.
Nov 11, 2019
Public attitudes about crime and punishment have shifted over the past decade, including among politicians from both parties. In this lesson, students examine the move away from
Nov 07, 2019
Facebook's announcement that it would not fact check political ads touched off a controversy over social media and the First Amendment, among other things. In this lesson, students
Nov 06, 2019
Students explore how dominant culture beauty standards and discrimination based on hairstyle choices have impacted African Americans.
Oct 26, 2019
How many candidates is too many? Does our current primary system make for a stronger or weaker democracy? Students explore the question, and consider the pros and cons of an
Oct 18, 2019
Students learn about the Kurdish people and discuss President Trump's controversial decision to withdraw troops that had been protecting Kurds in the region.
Oct 03, 2019
How is wealth distributed in the U.S.? Students estimate it, examine the data, then discuss proposals by presidential candidates to narrow it.
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Dec 01, 2019
When is it right to share information about what we see as wrongdoing by others - and when is it meddling in someone else’s business? How do our morals and ideals affect our
Nov 24, 2019
In this circle activity, students reflect on the words of youth climate activists from around the world and consider their own values and hopes for the future.
Nov 19, 2019
Students examine the vaping health crisis, how e-cigarettes work, the role of Juul, marketing to teens, and the government's role in controlling the use of vapes.
Nov 11, 2019
Public attitudes about crime and punishment have shifted over the past decade, including among politicians from both parties. In this lesson, students examine the move away from
Nov 07, 2019
Facebook's announcement that it would not fact check political ads touched off a controversy over social media and the First Amendment, among other things. In this lesson, students
Nov 06, 2019
Students explore how dominant culture beauty standards and discrimination based on hairstyle choices have impacted African Americans.