Students list the exclusive and shared powers of the state and national governments. They state the specific role of the national and state governments in enforcing environmental legislation.

Students widen their understanding of the different points of view surrounding current news topics. They research a current controversy on which public opinion is divided and write a concise commentary on the topic expressing a strong...

Students investigate the history of Poland. They explore various Polish historical websites, explore an interactive online map of Polish cities, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about Poland.

In this Presidential Election 2008 worksheet, learners research the listed candidates and respond to 4 questions about the candidates. Students present their findings to their classmates.

In this Christiane Amanpour worksheet, students read about the life of the news reporter, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

Young scholars examine the weapons used in past wars to prepare for a mock weapons inspection, then write a report detailing the state of weapons technology during a specific time period.

Students investigate the poverty found in Haiti. In this current events lesson, students research the noted Web sites to study Haiti's geography, history, and civil war. 

Eleventh graders study the different areas of nuclear chemistry.  In this energy and critical thinking lesson students study radiation, nuclear energy and weapons then divide into groups and create a poster.

In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Helen Clark and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.

Students explore the issues behind close Senatorial races. They investigate the qualities of political leaders, the 2002 senatorial elections and the differences and similarities between the Republican and Democratic parties.

Fifth graders begin the instructional activity by identifying the different types of natural resources. As a class, they discuss how environments are destructed and how the loss of one natural resource can affect the economy. Using a...

Students 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. Students investigate the history...

Students examine the life of Colin Powell and analyze several quotes regarding his military strategy. They discuss the ways in which his ideas have been implemented in current military policy.

High schoolers discover that wars and human rights abuses are going on around the world every day. They discuss how the media decide what should be covered and what should not?

Students view a documentary, read articles, discuss and write about Europe's struggle with strained U.S. relations, increased terrorist activity, a growing Muslim population and the logistics of uniting under the European Community.

In this English worksheet, students read "US Teen Visits Baghdad to do His Homework," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Learners read and retell a story form out of the newspaper. They write to communicate ideas, stories, letters, simple explanations, and short reports. They edit and perfect their projects for homework, and they share their work with the...

In this English worksheet, students read "International Conference on Islam Openers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "Baghdad Car bomb Kills 30," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, learners read "Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 30," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "800 Die in Baghdad Shrine Stampede," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students demonstrate basic knowledge of modern Middle Eastern history, politics, and political figures. They assess the validity of generalizations and stereotypes that impede the Middle East peace process.

In this ESL activity, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout.  Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.    

In this English instructional activity, students read " Saddam to Sue over Underwear Photos," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.