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Guns in America

Recent school shootings have renewed discussions about tightening gun controls in America. However, some people are against this. What rules should there be about who can own a gun? And what power do the media have over future decisions about gun laws? 

Published 08 June 2022

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This week, discuss gun control in America in the context of the danger guns pose to young people.

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Explore the problems caused by guns in America
  • Understand different perspectives on tightening gun controls
  • Discuss the power of the media to influence change

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