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Into the World of Spook
Students explore the Web portal for the British Secret Service. In this current events lesson, students discover facts and fictional accounts about British spies as they listen to lectures and participate in classroom discussions.
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It Takes a Village
Learners consider the contributions of the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref). In this current events lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites that include information about Uganda's education, relief, and social...
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Young Blood
Students take a closer look at youth crime. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about British teen violence and poverty statistics in the nation. Students then discuss how to...
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The Heat is On
Students investigate climate change. For this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth. Students discuss how to combat the negative effects...
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Writing a News Report
Students explore journalism by analyzing current events. In this news report lesson, students identify important questions to ask during an interview and discuss a fictitious news story about a missing teacher. Students read published...
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Homeless in America
Learners explore society by analyzing current events. In this homeless epidemic lesson, students discuss the problem of people who don't have housing and the adverse affects on everyday people. Learners identify ways to reduce...
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Breaking News: Virgin Voyage to the Bottom of the Ocean (7th April, 2011)
Students explore current events by reading about a trip to the bottom of the ocean. In this modern day explorer lesson, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Students complete...
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Mr. Yamada’s Tips for Success on Current Events Commentary: Macroeconomics
In this economic systems worksheet, learners read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues.
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The Libyan Democratic Revolution
For this current events worksheet, students discuss the Libyan Democratic Revolution and then complete the provided graphic organizer by identifying how the revolution may play out. Students also respond to 4 short answer questions...
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Japanese Tsunami Worksheet
In this current events learning exercise, students complete a graphic organizer about the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Students should add information about challenges and responses to challenges presented by the tsunami. Students also respond...
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Spark of Imagination
Learners consider the power of physics. For this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture that explores the power garnered by iPod batteries and how they work.
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Giants Stalk the High Street
Learners explore consumerism in Great Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to determine how shopping habits have changed in Britain throughout the years. They also evaluate changes in market shares of...
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Pakistan's 'Staggering Disaster': How Students Can Help
High schoolers explore the effects of massive flooding in Pakistan. In this global issues lesson, students read an article about monsoons and flooding in Pakistan. High schoolers respond to discussion questions based on the article.
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Out and About: Football
Learners explore British football. In this current events lesson, students visit the National Football Museum, the Scottish Football Museum, and the Manchester United Museum online or in person to discover the history of the game as well...
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Easter Treats
Young scholars celebrate Easter. In this current events lesson, students visit Fountains Abbey, Cadbury World, The Big Pit, Madame Tussaud's, and Natureland online or in person to participate in Easter activities.
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Own Goals
Students explore steps to control football violence. In this current events instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about patriotism, policing, and films relating to British football. Students debate the efforts...
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It's Not Easy Being Green
Students investigate the environmental costs of operating golf courses. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to study golf course needs and green design options.
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No Stars in Their Eyes
Students take a closer look at the British film industry. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture and visit selected websites to study the history of the British film industry. Students also discuss film...
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Current Events Lesson Plan 10
Students take a closer look at world events. In this current events lesson plan, students discuss the role of the newspaper throughout history. Students also discern which sources for news are credible and look at international...
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Playing Dirty
Students consider the effects of video games on students. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study video game ratings, their effects on children, and the violence in the games.
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Under the Weather
Students consider the increase in floods. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to research the occurance of floods in Britain.
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A Troubled Relationship
Learners 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. Learners investigate the history...
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A Healthy Old Age?
Students explore the role of the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain. In this current events lesson plan, students visit websites and listen to lectures to learn about Britain's free health care. Students investigate...
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Secrets and Spies
Students explore the lives of spies. In this secret government agencies lesson, students visit the Imperial War Museum and the Essex Secret Bunker online or in person to discover details about Britain's spies and secret bunker.