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Mr. Yamada’s Tips for Success on Current Events Commentary: Macroeconomics

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economic systems worksheet, students read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues. 
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The Libyan Democratic Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students discuss the Libyan Democratic Revolution and then complete the provided graphic organizer by identifying how the revolution may play out. Students also respond to 4 short answer questions...
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Japanese Tsunami Worksheet

For Students 6th - 12th
In this current events activity, students complete a graphic organizer about the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Students should add information about challenges and responses to challenges presented by the tsunami. Students also respond to 2...
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Spark of Imagination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the power of physics. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture that explores the power garnered by iPod batteries and how they work.
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Giants Stalk the High Street

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore consumerism in Great Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to determine how shopping habits have changed in Britain throughout the years. They also evaluate changes in market shares of...
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Pakistan's 'Staggering Disaster': How Students Can Help

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the effects of massive flooding in Pakistan. In this global issues lesson, students read an article about  monsoons and flooding in Pakistan. Learners respond to discussion questions based on the article.
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Out and About: Football

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore British football. In this current events instructional activity, students visit the National Football Museum, the Scottish Football Museum, and the Manchester United Museum online or in person to discover the history of...
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Easter Treats

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars celebrate Easter. In this current events lesson, students visit Fountains Abbey, Cadbury World, The Big Pit, Madame Tussaud's, and Natureland online or in person to participate in Easter activities.
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Own Goals

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students  explore steps to control football violence. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about patriotism, policing, and films relating to British football. Students debate the efforts taken in Britain...
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It's Not Easy Being Green

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the environmental costs of operating golf courses. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study golf course needs and green design options.
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No Stars in Their Eyes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at the British film industry. In this current events lesson plan, students listen to a lecture and visit selected websites to study the history of the British film industry. Young scholars also...
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Current Events Lesson Plan 10

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at world events. In this current events lesson, students discuss the role of the newspaper throughout history. Young scholars also discern which sources for news are credible and look at international...
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Playing Dirty

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars consider the effects of video games on students. In this current events lesson, young scholars visit selected websites to study video game ratings, their effects on children, and the violence in the games.
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Under the Weather

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students consider the increase in floods. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to research the occurance of floods in Britain.
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A Troubled Relationship

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover information about Iran and Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit websites and listen to lectures to learn about Britain's Navy personnel that were taken hostage by Iran. Students investigate the history...
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A Healthy Old Age?

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Young scholars explore the role of the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit websites and listen to lectures to learn about Britain's free health care. Young scholars...
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Secrets and Spies

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Young scholars explore the lives of spies. In this secret government agencies lesson, students visit the Imperial War Museum and the Essex Secret Bunker online or in person to discover details about Britain's spies and secret bunker.
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From the Classroom to the Ballot Box

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine British voting rights. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about the proposal to drop the British voting age to 16. Students create and distribute surveys about the proposal and debate voting rights.
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Know your Daemons

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Pullman's The Golden Compass.  In this current events lesson, students visit the film's interactive website and participate in a discussion about the nature of religion in the book and the film.
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Cause and Effect

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Learners examine the role of the Prince's Trust. In this British charities lesson plan, students research selected websites to determine the type of charity work that is performed by the Prince's Trust. Learners also research the work of...
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Should We Hunt the Largest Animals on the Planet?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners discover details about whaling. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students research selected websites to locate information about commercial whaling and its implications.
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G8: Classroom Activities

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners explore the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students research the provided web links to learn more about the summit. Learners research issues to be debated at the summit.
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Teen Spirit

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the attributes of teamwork. In this current events lesson, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Students conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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Bird Watching

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the implications of the avian flu. In this personal health instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.