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Au Revoir to All That
Students take a close look at the president of France, In this French history lesson, students visit selected websites to take in French culture, investigate the 2005 riots, and predict what President Sarkozy's leadership may resemble.
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Messages and Viewpoint in Media
Explore media point of view. For this literacy and current events lesson, pupils identify examples of first and third person point of view in media articles. They analyze examples of media, interpret the messages, and determine purposes...
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International Relations
Ninth graders are expected to have an in-depth understanding of a country's national profile, current events, and projected foreign policy options and the impact of those options on current world affairs.
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G8: Classroom Activities
Students explore the G8 Summit. For this current events lesson, students research the provided web links to learn more about the summit. Students research issues to be debated at the summit.
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Criminal Activities
Students investigate Justice Week in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites related to law and order in the U.K. Students may create their own anti-social art as a culminating activity.
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Easter Treats
Students 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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History Trifold in Publisher
Young scholars create a timeline of events happening around the world. For this timeline lesson plan, students use Microsoft Publisher to create a timeline of events happening around the world as they live their lives presently.
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Young Blood
Students take a closer look at youth crime. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about British teen violence and poverty statistics in the nation. Students then discuss how to...
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Red Alert: The Noses Are Back
Students celebrate Red Nose Day. In this current events lesson, students access selected Web sites to discover facts about the history of Red Nose Day and to find activities to celebrate the day.
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A Time for Rebuilding
Students examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.
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And It's All for Charity
Learners fight poverty. In this current events activity, students research the listed Web sites to find out how Red Nose Day was established by Comic Relief to raise funds to fight world poverty.
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Teen Spirit
Young scholars examine the attributes of teamwork. For this current events lesson, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Young scholars conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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Here We Go
Learners take a closer look at the World Cup of 2006. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about football and the worldwide competition. Learners discuss the positive and negative...
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Another Perspective on Modern Civilization
Students consider the impact of current issues on the world population. In this global studies lesson plan, students discuss the pros and cons of modernization after they listen to a lecture about Gandhi's opinion of modern civilization....
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Breaking News: School Bans Hugging and High Fives
Students explore current events by analyzing a news article in class. In this school ban lesson, students read a story about a high school in London that has banned physical contact between all students. Students answer study questions...
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Under the Weather
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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Father's Figure
Students examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events lesson plan, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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Bang to Rights
Students take a closer look at the rights of British prisoners. In this current events lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the British justice system and voting practices. Students discuss...
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A Big Issue
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events instructional activity, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for...
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Spark of Imagination
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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Survival or Democracy?
Students take a closer look at Pakistan today. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of the country, the cultural values of its citizens, and structure of the of the government there.
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How to be the Host with the Most
Students discover details about the Olympic bidding process. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
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A Troubled Relationship
Young scholars 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. Young scholars investigate...
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A Healthy Old Age?
Students 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. Students investigate problems...