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Violence in Our Homes and Schools

By the end of this unit you should be able to answer these “Essential Questions”

• What is the 2nd Amendment?
• What are the arguments for gun control and what are the arguments against it?
• What do you think are some of the causes for violence in homes and schools and what are some ways that violence can be reduced?
• What role do guns play in our lives, and how have guns and/or violence personally affected you?

Journal Topic:

Should teachers be armed with guns?  Why or why not? 

Research the Two Sides of the Issue

The Second Amendment states: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Arguements for Gun Ownership:

http://www.nraila.org/Issues/factsheets/read.aspx?ID=17

Arguements against Gun Ownership:

http://www.bradycampaign.org/facts/factsheets/

Anticipation Guide