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USA Today: Global Awareness Edition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Bring global awareness into the classroom. Young politically minded learners read an article about the ban on arms sales to China and discuss political concerns about this issue. They research other embargos on foreign trade and use a...
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USA Today Reading Comprehension and Research Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read an article from USA Today and create a graphic to convey the information they've read. In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an article and draw upon the information given to research and discuss the topic...
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New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read a USA Today article about U.S. democracy and then complete questions about the topic. In this democracy lesson, students read the article 'New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101.' Students learn about the test for U.S....
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Betting on China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Middle schoolers study a pie...
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Web Puts Undiscovered Musicians, Listeners In Tune

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners read an article from USA Today about technology and the music business. In this news article lesson, students read an article about failed musicians and their new roles in music and technology. Learners discuss the article and...