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Cricket in Pakistan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate sports and recreation in other countries. In this current events lesson, students analyze a photograph of of people playing the game of cricket in efforts to determine what was taking place when the photograph was...
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The Libyan Democratic Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
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

For Students 6th - 12th
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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Homeless in America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore current events by reading about a trip to the bottom of the ocean. In this modern day explorer instructional activity, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Students...
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Writing a News Report

For Teachers 5th - 12th
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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Evaluative Writing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore current event issues. In this evaluative writing lesson, students collaborate to write summaries of articles they have read. Students focus on writing pieces that avoid pejorative language.
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Chevron Corporation

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students search online for news articles about Chevron, write reports based on their findings, and share them with their classmates.
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Breaking News: GM Cows to Produce Human Breast Milk

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore current events by reading and analyzing an article in class. In this human diet lesson, students read an article about cows which are being genetically modified in order to produce human breast milk for consumption....
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Analysis of Newspaper Articles

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate journalism by researching a list of articles. In this story analysis lesson, students read several current event articles and answer a list of study questions as a group. Students summarize the article and share the...
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New York Times

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore current events. In this cross-curriculum lesson, students read and answer questions about the various articles included in the magazine.
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Euro 2008

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover details about the world of British football. For this current events lesson, students browse selected websites to explore the work and history of the game, the Euro 2008, and the business aspects of the game in Britain.
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Leader of the Pack

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students take a closer look the 2008 London mayoral race. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the candidates for mayor and their attributes. Students also gather...
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Know your Daemons

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Pullman's The Golden Compass.  In this current events lesson, students visit the film's interactive website and participate in a discussion about the nature of religion in the book and the film.
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It Takes a Village

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the contributions of the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref). In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about Uganda's education, relief, and social...
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Playing Dirty

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the effects of video games on students. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to study video game ratings, their effects on children, and the violence in the games.
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Young Blood

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Under the Weather

For Teachers 6th - 11th
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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Modern Marvels

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine the man-made wonders of the world. In this current events lesson, students research selected websites to learn more about the most recent wonders of the world competition. Students also research Stonehenge.
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What's the Forecast for Africa?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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Lots to See and Learn There Is

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars investigate hands-on learning opportunities. In this current events instructional activity, students visit the Star Wars exhibition, the National Gallery, or Global Leap online or in-person to discover the learning...
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Watch Yourself

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the benefits of CCTV. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about European efforts to curb antisocial behavior through surveillance. Students discuss the...
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Red Alert: The Noses Are Back

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students celebrate Red Nose Day. In this current events lesson, students access selected Web sites to discover facts about the history of Red Nose Day and to find activities to celebrate the day.
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Win or Lose?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider how the first supercasino in Britain will impact the nation. In this current events lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to gather information about the casino and the positive and negative effects of gambling.

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