Presents a lesson plan requiring students to investigate problems related to the use of land mines and their impact on civilian populations. Activities include student pairs navigating a simulated mine field on graph paper and mock delegates creating proposals on this issue. Student handouts contain background information. (MJP)

This document consists of 3 volumes (9 issues) of a serial devoted to law-related education (LRE) that offers background information on a wide range of legal issues as well as teaching strategies for LRE. Issues of the magazine focus on the law as it affects schools and young people. Seven of the nine issues are devoted entirely to a special…

Investigates the human and economic consequences of the continuing use and abandonment of land mines. Discusses the reasons for the worldwide proliferation (over 85 million uncleared mines in at least 62 countries) and the legal complexities in curtailing their use. Includes a brief account by a land-mine victim. (MJP)