narrative: Students will examine a variety of issues including bullying, harassment, dating violence, sexual assault, and the impact of the media in society. Students will explore the sources of violence in school and society and will develop skills to prevent and combat violent situations acquiring effective conflict resolution skills to foster personal growth. Self defense strategies will be taught in this class. Particular attention will be paid to dating violence and the importance of developing healthy relationships

Unit

Time Frame

Big Ideas

major learning experiences

Unit 1

2 classes

Introduction to Violence and Conflict Resolution

students will be able to understand what violence and conflict are and ways to prevent with conflict resolution skills

Unit 2

2 Classes

Violence in the Community

Students will be able to identify contributing social factors in the world of violence

Unit 3

3 Classes

Bullying

Students will be able to understand what bullying is, how to address and prevent it

Unit 4

1 Class

Violence in the Media

students will learn how the media plays a role in perpetuating violence and what can be done to combat this

Unit 5

4 Classes

Gang Violence

students will learn about gang violence and what could be done to prevent others from joining gangs

Unit 6

1 Class

Suicide

students will learn about suicide, depression and anxiety and how to break free

Unit 7

4 Classes

Racism

students will learn about the connect with racism and violence and develop skills to be upstanders

Unit 8

2 Classes

Sexism/Gender Violence

students will learn about the connection between sexism and gender violence and develop the skills needed to prevent this as well as to be an upstander when this happens

Unit 9

9 Classes

Sexual Assault/Dating Violence

students will learn how to identify sexual assual and dating violence as well as how to prevent it or what to do if it is happing to them or someone they love. They will learn what a healthy relationship is and how to have a healthy relationship

Unit 10

4 Classes

Final Project