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The Rise and Fall

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Young scholars take a closer look at the global industrial economy. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about the infrastructure of the global economy, specifically how it affects Britain's Rover company. Young...
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Easter Treats

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students celebrate Easter. In this current events lesson plan, 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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And It's All for Charity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students fight poverty. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites to find out how Red Nose Day was established by Comic Relief to raise funds to fight world poverty.
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Spark of Imagination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the power of physics. In 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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Teen Spirit

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the attributes of teamwork. In this current events lesson, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Students conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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Own Goals

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students  explore steps to control football violence. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about patriotism, policing, and films relating to British football. Students debate the efforts taken in Britain...
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No Stars in Their Eyes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at the British film industry. In this current events lesson plan, students listen to a lecture and visit selected websites to study the history of the British film industry. Young scholars also...
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Out and About: Football

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore British football. In this current events instructional activity, students visit the National Football Museum, the Scottish Football Museum, and the Manchester United Museum online or in person to discover the history of...
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A Question of Sport

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students explore the controversy surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. In this current events lesson plan, students discuss the prevalence of drug use in the sports world and create poetry about sports. Older students may design a...
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Into the World of Spook

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Minority Report

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students examine race relations in Great Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to understand the impact of immigration on the country as well as multiculturalism in the country.
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From the Classroom to the Ballot Box

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine British voting rights. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about the proposal to drop the British voting age to 16. Students create and distribute surveys about the proposal and debate voting rights.
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Poverty and Inequality in the World's Richest Nation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine poverty and inequality in America. In this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Poverty," "Inequality Growing in America," "Inequality: Views on Causes, Effects, Remedies," and "Theories on the...
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Ban on Same-Sex Marriage: Does it Violate 'Due Process' and 'Equal Protection'?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine due process and equal protection. In this current events lesson, students read the provided article, "Due Process and Equal Protection for Gays and Lesbians." Students respond to the provided discussion questions and...
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Reforming Wall Street & its Booms, Bubbles & Busts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Wall Street Reform. For this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Why a Financial Crisis?," "Deception and Leadership Failure=Boom, Bubble, Burst," and "How Can a Future Financial Crisis be...
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Holidays: Often Happy, Sometimes Sad

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine holiday stress. In this current events lesson, students read the provided article "Holiday Stories from Street Corner and Coffee Shop." Students respond to the provided discussion questions.
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The Libyan Democratic Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In 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 activity, 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 to 2...
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Homeless in America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore society by analyzing current events. In this homeless epidemic lesson plan, students discuss the problem of people who don't have housing and the adverse affects on everyday people. Students 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 lesson, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Students complete...
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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 activity, students read an article about cows which are being genetically modified in order to produce human breast milk for consumption....

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