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China’s Rule of Law: Changing with the Times?: Introduction

China’s Rule of Law: Changing with the Times?: Introduction

Students identify and analyze the positive and negative effects of China's changing legal system. They examine the nation's rule of law to determine its improvement potential and build on their findings to design a program to promote a just and efficient legal system in China.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,403 Views
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Violence As A Means of Resistance: Introduction

Violence As A Means of Resistance: Introduction

With this case study, students will explore the question of whether violence is an acceptable means of resistance to oppression or whether diplomacy and political solutions must be pursued instead.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 1 comment | 3,554 Views
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Something’s Fishy in Scotland: Introduction

Something’s Fishy in Scotland: Introduction

Explore the plight of fishing families in Scotland by researching the impact of the European Union's fishing policies on the social/personal, environmental, economic, and political realities of a small community.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 2,659 Views
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Human Rights Basics: Introduction

Human Rights Basics: Introduction

In order to help children explore those issues that are specific to themselves and to children's/human rights, one must first explore the basic similarities and common needs of all people.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,528 Views
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Accountability for Human Rights Violations: Introduction

Accountability for Human Rights Violations: Introduction

This lesson plan provides an opportunity to explore human rights violations and international courts of law. Students focus primarily on the case study of Slobodan Miloseviç's regime.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,662 Views
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Rwanda: A Nation Recovering and Rebuilding: Introduction

Rwanda: A Nation Recovering and Rebuilding: Introduction

Students will learn about the history of Rwanda and the genocide that killed 800,000 men, women, and children.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,358 Views
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The Growth of Business and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Turkey: Introduction

The Growth of Business and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Turkey: Introduction

In this lesson, students will view the film "Turkey's Tigers," as well as explore these topics of religion and economy more closely through using articles and information available on the Internet.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,831 Views
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Gang Violence from L.A. to El Salvador: Introduction

Gang Violence from L.A. to El Salvador: Introduction

In this lesson, students will look at the harsh realities of gang life, the impact of gang life on El Salvador society, and what is and isn't being done to resolve the issue.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 3 comments | 5,105 Views
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Exploring Freedom of Expression: Introduction

Exploring Freedom of Expression: Introduction

In order to understand what freedom of expression is, students first need to be able to define expression and recognize its various forms.

Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,443 Views
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