Kids are naturally curious about the many cultures and subcultures of the world. "Exploring People and Cultures: Authentic Ethnographic Research in the Classroom" taps into that interest by providing teachers of students in grades 5-8 with tools and activities for helping kids conduct a study of ethnic groups and cultures in the classroom. Through the more than 30 ready-to-use, differentiated lessons, teachers will help students learn how to recognize and understand the elements of culture; think critically, creatively, and confidently; practice and apply real-world research techniques in...

This story explains the actions of two teenage boys, who are confronted by the fight or flight options when their lives are turned upside down by circumstances beyond their control. Andy McLean, the Scot, chooses the 'FIGHT' option. Bullied by his alcoholic father throughout his sixteen years, he comes home one night to his mother being terrorized by her drunken husband. In a fit of uncontrollable rage, Andy attacks his father and accidentally kills him. His self-preservation instinct kicks in and urges him to revert to flight to escape a long prison sentence. Tommy Nelson chooses 'FLIGHT'...