Be the Change: Violence
How does bullying or violent behavior affect the school or community and what is each person's responsibility to address it?
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Students define violence and its causes through discussion and research. They consider ways in which they can be peaceful within a violent community and advocate for peace.
Collaboration with generationOn
Students will form a collaborative definition of violence and its causes through discussion and research. They will evaluate the state of social capital of their own community, taking into consideration a variety of factors that contribute to violence or peace.
Students will explore the causes and effects of bullying and brainstorm ways to address the problem.
The students will consider ways in which they can be peaceful within a violent community, country, or world. They will learn about domestic violence and visit a women's shelter or hear a presentation from a shelter representative.