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Do Ask? Do Tell?: Investigating Issues Regarding Gay Rights

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In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about debates regarding gay rights in the United States following the Supreme Court's Lawrence v. Texas decision. They then participate in a fishbowl discussion to further explore questions on marriage, adoption, custody, employment, and military service as they apply to gays and lesbians.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: English-Language Arts, United States History, Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension

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    Tool for: Teachers, Administrators, Parents

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Cooperative Learning; Discussions