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AFGHANISTAN IN RUINS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the meaning of the term global interdependence, why rich countries help poorer countries, and match types of international aid to their scenarios.
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Thoroughbred Series Crossword Puzzle

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this Thoroughbred book series crossword puzzle worksheet, pupils read the 22 clues pertaining to events and characters in the books. Students use the clues to identify the correct words that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Dispel Myths, Save Lives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the reality of underage drinking. In this underage drinking lesson, students read the USA Today article titled 'Dispel Myths, Save Lives,' respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...
Worksheet
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Past Perfect Worksheet- ESL

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL past perfect learning exercise, students read a situation and 3 possible effects. Students choose the sentence that best explains the reason for the event indicated. There are 10 sentences on the page to complete.
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I Am . . .

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read Eloise Greenfield's novella, 'Sister'. They write their personal responses quickly, foregoing concern about usage, spelling, and punctuation at this point. They write about their day, or may write about any...
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Modern Counterculture Movements

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students prepare a presentation examining anti-establishment activity by groups in society today. They prepare a presentation, on poster board or presentation software, about one contemporary protest group.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Australia's Death Row Plea to Singapore

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Australia's Death Row Plea to Singapore," 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: Five Million Ecstasy Tablets Seized

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Five Million Ecstasy Tablets Seized," 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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Afghanistan in ruins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students think about and internalize how they would help to rebuild a country. They study the meaning of global interdependence and why rich countries help poor countries. They also explore different types of international aid and...
Website
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Kids Health: What You Need to Know About Drugs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students are curious about drugs and this is a simple site that delves into what they need to know: what drugs are good and what drugs are harmful, what are illegal drugs, like heroin and marijuana, and why are they illegal. The authors...
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Read Works: Drug War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created by the drug trade in America and in other countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.