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Flip Flop Diplomacy
Ninth graders examine the dress of diplomats. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a quiz on the reading.
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Haiti – International Rescue
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the international rescue in...
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Breaking News English: Thousands Escaping from Lebanon
In this English worksheet, students read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," 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: Maradona Breaks Airport Door in Anger
For this English worksheet, students read "Maradona Breaks Airport Door in Anger," 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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The Invasion of Iraq
Students explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from Iraq...
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Global Warming--Points of view
Students are introduced to global warming through analysis of political/editorial cartoons dealing with the subject. They discuss the cartoon and what the feel it means and then discuss the mechanics of and the concerns about global...
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US Patriot Act: Security vs. Privacy
High schoolers use readings, worksheets and discussion to explore the ramifications of the US Patriot Act which was passed by Congress shortly after September 11th. They review Constitutional Amendments and consider how they relate to...
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The Black Cat Vocabulary Quiz
In this vocabulary quiz worksheet, students use the given vocabulary words from the story 'The Black Cat' to complete the 15 sentences. Students also complete a matching definition activity.
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Breaking News English: Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds
In this English activity, students read "Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds," 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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Words in the News: India EU Trade
Pupils discuss what they know about world leaders. In groups, they work together to complete an exercise on the board. They practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
Outline of the presidency of George H.W. Bush as part of a section on Conservatism and a New World Order, offers a brief discussion of President Bush's election and administrative policy.
New York Times
New York Times: Times Topics: George W. Bush
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of George W. Bush
September 11, 2001 occurred in the early days of George W. Bush's administration and set the tone for his presidency. Study his domestic and foreign policy by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, and...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Presidency of George Bush
This site is a summary of George Bush's presidency from 1989-1992.
Other
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation: Cold War Dare
A Cold War strategy game where you must make critical decisions about how much the United States should support the burgeoning democratic movement in Eastern Europe at the risk of provoking the ire of the Soviet Union. Has three levels...
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, Usnr
A biography about Bush's service in the Navy. Includes photos and transcripts of service.
New York Times
New York Times: Topics: George W. Bush: Medicare
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you are researching George W. Bush and Medicare, this New York Times page is a great site for news stories on those topics.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Herbert Walker Bush
Chronicle the events of the 41st President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org presents the viewer with a comprehensive look at George Bush through his life.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1988
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
Yale University
Inaugural Address of George Bush
This site is the text of George H. W. Bush's 1989 Inaugural Address.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: George W. Bush
Interactive biographical web page on President George W. Bush. This specific page covers September 11, 2001, but there are links that will take you to other Online Newshour George W. Bush biographical pages.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.