Bbc News: North Korea 'Severs All Ties' With Seoul

With so many ways to follow the news today, it is imperative to think critically about the sources of information we are turning to. Here is a fantastic graphic organizer that will help your learners develop the skills to...

A collection of in-depth reports all highlighting updated news on the country of North Korea. Discussions include nuclear testing, economic problems, history, and the people.

Upper graders are tasked with developing a social consciousness as they analyze the impact of the news media. They view a presentation depicting various media events in order to understand threshold moments in history. There are three...

What is considered news vs. propaganda? Learners will discuss objectivity and press responsibility while exploring these two concepts. They work in small groups to explore the article in-depth, guided by reading comprehension and...

Libya's ties with the United states were severed for more than two decades. This history chronicles the relationship from 1970 to 2006 when diplomatic ties were resumed.

This two-part lesson explores a range of contrasting policy options and is designed to engage students in consideration of this important international issue of North Korea's nuclear weapons.

"Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;. . ." Why is this guarantee of free speech and a free press the First Amendment to the US Constitution? Why are these rights so essential to a...

Simulate the Situation Room and analyze the US's relationship with North Korea. The plan starts off with a quick review and an examination of a online timeline that updates as the situation continues. Next, the class reads an article and...

This site from BBC News provides a good article on the political history of North Korea. Provides a picture, as well as information on Kim Il-sung and his effects upon North Korea. Topics also include a look ahead at the prospects for...

This history of North Korea details the cult of personality that developed around Kim Il-sung and what has happened since his death in 1994 with the rise of his son and successor, Kim Jong Il.