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.
For Educators
China’s Rule of Law: Changing with the Times?: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.










