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Pardon Me, Please
Students research capital punishment policies supported by leaders who have issued pardons, then reflect on how executive pardons might affect the balance of power between the branches of government.
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Minding the Media
Students reflect on the fairness of rating movies, television, radio, books, magazines, Web sites and other media. They submit their own entries for a media rating guide.
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Europe's Last Resort
Learners explore the statement issued by the European Union with regards to the use of military force in Iraq, and discuss it and related issues. They write a position paper supporting one of the countries or a person or organization.
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Passion for Change
Students reflect upon traditional, cultural, or ritualized events. They research and document the evolution of a familiar tradition or ritualized event and creatively represent the changes to the tradition.
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Bbc: Seven Die in Shuttle Disaster
In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.
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Bbc: Columbia: Space Pioneer
The BBC provides a brief profile of the Space Shuttle Columbia before its demise in 2003.
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Bbc News: Rwanda President Sworn In
An account of the swearing in of Paul Kagame, the first Rwandan President elected since the 1994 genocide killings. Quotes made by Kagame are noted as are his expectations for the future. The process leading to his windfall election...
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Bbc: The Columbia Crew
Biographical information on the final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Bbc: Nation Stunned by Shuttle Disaster
This February 2003, article discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Bbc: Cia Agent's Husband Attacks Rove
Joseph Wilson criticizes Karl Rove and the Bush administration for their alleged involvement in leaking Valerie Plame's name to the media. The plight of Judith Miller, the journalist who was jailed for not giving up her source in this...