Causes and Effects of Gun Violence
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can analyze the causes and effects of gun violence in the United States.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
WUTR-WFXV · 2:12
We don't generate video — this one is by WUTR-WFXV on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A local non-profit is helping at-risk young people in D.C. share how they've been impacted by gun violence to hopefully create some change.
- 2
The documentary, titled soaring through trauma, is produced by the gun violence prevention nonprofit Soar Project DC and made possible through the mayor's building blocks initiative.
- 3
The young people involved in the project had four weeks to produce a multimedia project filled with their very personal stories, learning about shooting, editing, filming, and research.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
11 questions
According to the video, what are the two main factors that contribute to gun violence?
The video mentions that taking away guns won't eliminate aggression. What does it suggest aggressive individuals might do?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“According to Dr. Lopez Williams, what are two major contributing factors to gun violence in the United States?”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson