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National Turkey Off to Disneyland

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students share their holiday traditions, then read about an American Thanksgiving custom. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the news article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, the students participate in a...
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Euro 2008

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover details about the world of British football. In this current events instructional activity, students browse selected websites to explore the work and history of the game, the Euro 2008, and the business aspects of the...
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Breaking News English: Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Current Issues and Problems In Turkey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a instructional activity which will focus on five main points: Kurdish nationalism and terrorism, Islamic fundamentalism, economic weakening and inflation, political corruption, and disputes with Greece.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Freedom is not Universal

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of political leaders that have been challenged. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Breaking News English: Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Issues of Asylum in the U.S.

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Who gets to come to the United States? Examine cases of individuals seeking asylum with an informative reading passage that includes examples, statistics, and representations of public opinion regarding asylum. Groups then go on to...
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Model European Council Simulation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the European Union and the operation of the European Council. In this European Union (EU) instructional activity, students conduct research pertaining to EU leaders and member countries prior to participating in a...
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Model European Council Simulation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a simulation on a European Council meeting. Using the internet, they must research given topics to prepare for the simulation and organize it before beginning. They follow specific instructions for the...
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The Life and Death of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders understand the state of the world around the year 1000 AD as it pertains to the Byzantine Empire. They analyze and discuss the characteristics of the Byzantine Empire.