Students explain the impact that the media may have in shaping their intellectual and emotional responses to current events. They examine broadcast and Web-based news sites to find subtexts through the use of language, audio, and visual...

Students research the major events of the Vietnam War and construct a timeline. They do the same with the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson or the 1960's. They act as an advisor to President Johnson to recommend a course of action...

Students examine U.S. foreign policy concerning the 2011 Egyptian uprising. In this current events lesson, students discuss the uprising in Egypt and examine news reports related to it. Students then discuss their feelings about the...

Students examine democratic values. In this current events lesson plan, students watch video clips about rebellions on Tunisia and Egypt. Students respond to the provided discussion questions and participate in a critical thinking...

In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about Anna Nicole Smith's death and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about government secrecy and respond to 3 talking point questions.

For this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the commercialism of the modern Olympics. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.

Students examine a world map and read a news article about the discovery of a giant frog fossil. In this earth science and current event lesson plan, the teacher introduces an article with a discussion about continental drift and a...

For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the lame-duck period for Presidents-elect and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about Barak Obama and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about Social Security. Students then respond to 4 short answer questions.

For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the 2004 election and respond to 5 short answer questions.

In this current events activity, students read about the attributes of political and editorial cartoonists. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.

Young scholars locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then students read...

Students examine the separation of powers of the branches of the U.S. federal government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students listen to a SMART Board supported lecture on checks and balances of the Judicial, Legislative, and...

Young scholars explore current events by sharing information about the Japanese nuclear plant. In this nuclear energy instructional activity, students discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy plants and whether or not they can...

For this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about the eruption of Eyjafjallajökul and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about human rights. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Iowa caucus and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about primary elections and respond to 3 short answer questions.

The fourth in a five-lesson unit examining human rights and personal responsibility asks class groups to investigate a current rights issue, and using the provided graphic organizer, summarize the issue, consider which rights are being...

Over the corse of a month, small groups will monitor the price of a specific energy commodity and analyze it in relation to global and domestic events. They play a trade simulation game and create infographics showing what they've...

Twelfth graders examine the impact of African American culture on the United States by inspecting Faith Ringgold's story quilts. Working in groups, they create a collective story quilt about current cultural issues. They research their...

With so many ways to follow the news today, it is imperative to think critically about the sources of information we are turning to. Here is a fantastic graphic organizer that will help your learners develop the skills to...