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Totten, Samuel – Social Science Record, 1987
Discusses genocide as an historical problem. Focusing on twentieth-century events such as the Holocaust and the Armenian and Cambodian genocides. Assesses the values of the United Nations Genocide Treaty. Calls for world vigilance to prevent future tragedies. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Ethical Instruction, Genocide, Humanistic Education
American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1982
Provides selections from history, mythology, children's literature, current events, and journalistic accounts that may be used as classroom materials in teaching the value of honesty. Includes a bibliography of resources on honesty. (MJL)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Honesty
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Wagner, Barbara A.; Novak, Barbara – Clearing House, 1981
Presents a literature unit for high school English designed to promote students' moral development through study of moral conflicts in novels and scenarios. The unit is based on Kohlberg's moral development stage theory. Assignments, handouts, and a test are provided. (SJL)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Developmental Stages, English Curriculum, Ethical Instruction
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Hubbard, Keith – History and Social Science Teacher, 1982
Presents a moral dilemma for use in K-12 social studies courses focusing on the incident of the Japanese ship, the Komagata Maru, and its Sikh passengers who unsuccessfully attempted to enter Canada in 1914. It is intended to help Canadian youth understand racial relations between East Asians and Canadians. (AM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Immigrants
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Allchin, Douglas – Science Teacher, 1991
Described are activities that lead to values clarification. Issues such as dissection, bioengineering, birth control, medical resources, and death are discussed. Included is a student questionnaire on the subject of dissection and the use of animals in laboratories. (KR)
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Dissection, Ethical Instruction
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Kopecky, Frank – Update on Law-Related Education, 1996
Outlines instructions for conducting a student forum addressing the relevance and appropriateness of character education. Five students agree to portray fictional members of the panel (teacher, minister, single parent). The rest of the class researches the issue and asks questions. (MJP)
Descriptors: American Dream, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics