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Activism or Slacktivism? The "Stop Kony" Campaign as a Teachable Moment
Engage your learners in global events. The makers of the film Invisible Children began the Kony 2012 Campaign to bring awareness to the Lord's Resistance Army. You can show your class the video Kony 2012 and spark discussion with the...
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International Aid and Fragile States
"States suffering from internal conflict, weak infrastructures, lack of economic development, and general instability are emerging as a large threat to the international security." What factors contribute to the creation of a fragile...
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It Takes a Village
Students consider the contributions of the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref). In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about Uganda's education, relief,...
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Oliver Cromwell
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about Oliver Cromwell. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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The Stamp Act of 1765
Eleventh graders explore the origins of colonial objections to "taxation without representation". In this American History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation on specific topics in relation to the Stamp Act.