Learners consider the implications of global warming. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about temperature rises in the world and discuss how to solve some of the issues associated...

Learners 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 lesson, students identify major political or news stories in the media and create a performance based on a character they will...

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.

Middle schoolers 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.

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

Young scholars 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. 

Students 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 suggestions...

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...

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

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

High schoolers explore the purpose of immigration enforcement raids. In this current events instructional activity, students read "Immigration Enforcement Raids" and participate in an activity that requires them to deem the ICE practices...

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

Students study homelessness. In 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 lesson, students familiarize themselves with podcasts and develop their own podcast about a current event.

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

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

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

In this language arts worksheet, students choose a current event topic and look for newspaper and magazine articles. Students read the articles, highlight key points and important words, take notes and write a summary. Students design a...