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Spot of Serious Trouble

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine the controversy surrounding the MMR vaccine. In this health instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover the causes of measles, the history of the MMR vaccine, and the two sides of the vaccination...
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Young Blood

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at youth crime. In this current events lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites that include information about British teen violence and poverty statistics in the nation. Students then discuss how...
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Modern Marvels

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine the man-made wonders of the world. In this current events lesson, students research selected websites to learn more about the most recent wonders of the world competition. Students also research Stonehenge.
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Watch Yourself

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the benefits of CCTV. In this current events activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about European efforts to curb antisocial behavior through surveillance. Students discuss the...
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The Climate in Class

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students 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...
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A Lack of Energy

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars consider the implications of nuclear energy. In this energy lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about nuclear energy's benefits and drawbacks. Young scholars compose poems based on...
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Why do so Many Young People Carry Knives?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the rise in knife crimes in Great Britain. In this current events lesson, students research the noted websites to study knife laws, British trends, and knife history.
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Voyages: Wild Weather

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars examine the causes of extreme weather. In this weather lesson, students read Voyages: Wild Weather by Caroline Harris. Young scholars conduct further research by accessing selected websites.
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Olympic Challenges

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students consider the impact of the Olympic Games. In this current events lesson, students prepare for the 2006 Olympics by visiting selected websites to learn how the Olympic games began, political issues of the games, and preview the...
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A Crossroads in Israel

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils explore Middle Eastern relations. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Pupils...
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The Heat is On

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate climate change. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth. Students discuss how to combat the negative effects...
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Executive Decisions

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore the role of judges in Britain. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the responsibilities of judges and the justice reform in Britain.
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G8: A Guide for Schools

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students take a closer look at the G8 Summit of 2005. In this economics instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the summit and explore the meaning of terminology related to the topic.
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Who Are You Calling a Yob?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine anti-social behavior issues. For this current events lesson, students discover the attributes of Asbos and discuss the controversial use of Asbos by British police agencies.
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Germ Warfare

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students research superbugs. In this personal health lesson, students visit selected websites to investigate the use of antibiotics and the prevalence of staphylococci.
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And It's All for Charity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students fight poverty. In this current events lesson, 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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Trips as Cheap as Chips

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars take part in summer activities. In this field trip opportunities lesson, students may visit California Country Park, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Manchester Art Gallery, the Princess Diana Memorial Playground, or...
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The Terror of Their Ways

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine human rights abuses. In this contemporary history lesson, students investigate violations against human rights during war. High schoolers discuss the work of the Red Cross and Amnesty International in promoting...
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Is Your Home Bugging You?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students look into the world-wide rise in allergy rates. In this personal health lesson, students research and discuss possible reasons for the spike in allergies. 
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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.
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Nureyev: Bringer of Light

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Nureyev's artistic endeavors and achievements. In this language and art instructional activity, students analyze  modes of dance expression at the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries. They focus on...
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Oxidation and Combustion: Chemical Reactions in Fire

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study oxidation and define vocabulary pertinent to it.  In this oxidation lesson students make predictions and create experiments
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Applications of Cargoes from Three Continents to the Latin Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin language...
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Alaska the 'Poster State" For Climate Concerns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns.  In this research instructional activity students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change. 

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