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Afghanistan: People, Places and Politics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss their prior knowledge of Afghanistan. They work together to complete a study guide about Afghanistan's people and places. They present their information to the class.
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Breaking News English: Europe

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Europe worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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The constitution and The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore an Internet site that introduces the Framers, court cases, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and even games and quizzes.
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Interactive Duty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the role of multimedia news features. They analyze the New York Times coverage of the president's State of the Union address.
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Breaking News English: CIA

For Students 5th - 10th
In this CIA worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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the Rights of Detainees At Guantanamo Bay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the legal issues involved in the case of the detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay and surrounding the existence of the base itself. They explain the clash between civil liberties and national security during wartime.
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Breaking News English: Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City," 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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Political Cartoons: Symbols of Fear

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of reasons for fear, hate, and mistrust. They assess political cartoons for symbols, messages, and points of view. After researching cartoons, they choose one that best depicts fear or hatred and write...
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Social Studies: In Search of Al Qaeda

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the themes in the documentary In Search of Al Qaeda. following a class discussion, they write responses to the statement, Information about Al Qaeda will never be completely accurate.
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Pandemics and Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the preparations being made worldwide for the next pandemic. This is especially relevant in government or international relations classes but may be used in any class in which current events are discussed.
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Civil Liberties And National Security

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students experience profiling first-hand through creation of a Class ID, and daily persecution of a selected group of students. They examine the tension between the concern for national security and for the preservation of civil liberties
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Life Inside Castle Walls

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use their creativity with the knowledge learned about the Middle Ages. A.D.400-1500. They use their information and creativity to design a castle and a personal coat of arms, then plan a medieval feast.
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Breaking News English: Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read " Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons," 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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Global Happiness Through Music

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover their cultural and musical identities by collecting data and make journal entries. They create music artist booklet highlighting their musical tastes. Students perform music selection for an audience.
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Science and Government: Unholy Alliance or Millennial Bliss?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students participate in a class discussion about scientific developments since 1945. They discuss the risks to the world that stem from these developments and whose responsibility it is to determine the future direction of scientific...
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Breaking News English: Israel And Hamas Reject Amnesty Report

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Israel And Hamas Reject Amnesty Report," 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.
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Breaking News English: Moscow Subway Cars to Have CCTV

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Moscow Subway Cars to Have CCTV," 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: Tony Blair Announces His Resignation

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Tony Blair Announces His Resignation," 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: Guantanamo Britons to be Released

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "God Awarded Victory in US Court Case," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.Breaking News English:
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Breaking News English: God Awarded Victory in US Court Case

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "God Awarded Victory in US Court Case," 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.
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Breaking News English: Sharon Defends Gaza Pullout

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Sharon Defends Gaza Pullout," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.