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Grade Range: 8 - 11
Associated with the PBS news program NOW with Bill Moyers, this lesson plan focuses on the interpretation of the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution and the impact of the war on terror on gun laws. Although the main focus of the lesson plan is for students to view the original NOW report on this issue and discuss the implications of the program, there are a number of good resources referenced on the site to guide a more general discussion of this issue.
In the Classroom
One of the Extension activities contains links to a number of political cartoons about gun control and the current political environment. Using these cartoons as a springboard for discussion can make this topic more concrete for students. There is a nice summary of international gun control laws, as well as a summary of recent legislation related to gun control. The site makes a strong effort to offer a balanced discussion on this controversial topic.
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