Students consider the evolution of newspapers. In this current events lesson, students investigate changes in newspaper production as they visit selected websites to educate themselves about the topic. Students then discuss...

Young scholars consider the implications of global warming. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about temperature rises in the world and discuss how to solve some of the...

Students examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events activity, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.

In this current events worksheet, students read a news article of their choice and then respond to 9 short answer questions about the article.

Students investigate world news and create a performance from their research.  In this current events instructional activity, students identify major political or news stories in the media and create a performance based on a...

Students complete an energy analysis for the No Impact Man project. In this environment and energy lesson, students review the project by visiting the given website and discuss the issue of electricity in the project. Students watch...

Students consider the impact of museum collections. In this global studies lesson, students read an article and contribute to group discussions that analyze what a collection is. The article is not included with the lesson.

Students consider the portrayal of war in the news. In this lesson on Journalistic perspectives, students will work in groups to critically examine news articles written during war times throughout history.

Students consider the impact of invention. In this technological advancements lesson plan, students read an article about robots (the article is not included). Students read and discuss the article.

High schoolers create a weekly current event podcast. In this podcast lesson, students find current events for the week and write out a script to explain this event. They add in music and sound effects and record their final product. 

High schoolers explore the Iceland volcanic eruption that halted European transportation in 2010. In this transportation lesson, students read an article about the event and then discuss the impact of the event. Extension activity...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 7-paragraph article about roles of modern children and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

Students explore the conflict in Darfur. In this Darfur lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the background of the conflict in Darfur. Students read about the refugee camps and what life is like for the...

Students explore the artistic value of propaganda. In this visual arts instructional activity, students analyze antique artistic pieces for their political agenda perpetuation. Students discuss propaganda techniques of the past to...

Ninth graders analyze a given quote about history and identify the concept that inspired it.  In this history activity, 9th graders research current and historical events, figures, and relationships. Students develop a lesson plan...

Students explore the purpose of immigration enforcement raids. For this current events lesson, students read "Immigration Enforcement Raids" and participate in an activity that requires them to deem the ICE practices as effective or...

Students investigate the disease known as river blindness. In this global studies lesson plan, students research river blindness at the Carter Center website. Students use their research findings to create informational...

Students study homelessness. For this homelessness lesson, students brainstorm ideas about the well-being of individuals. Students write a letter to parents and their community asking for donations for homeless care kits. Students also...

Students write a letter to the editor of USA Today. In this letter writing lesson plan, students read a newspaper article about cats and consider a dog or cat's view on current events. Students reflect this perspective in their letters.

Students investigate current events. In this current events lesson, students identify current events from newspaper articles and place them on a timeline.

Students create podcasts. In this technology instructional activity, students familiarize themselves with podcasts and develop their own podcast about a current event.

Students explore current events. In this cross-curriculum activity, students read and answer questions about the various articles included in the magazine.

Young scholars explore the duties of the US President. In this history lesson plan, students use research to gain information about presidents. Young scholars utilize various forms of research, pictures, library books, textbooks,...

First graders write simple sentences based on historical figures they find in pictures. In this simple sentences lesson plan, 1st graders search for pictures in Microsoft Word and write simple sentences about them. These pictures and...