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Tackling Terror

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss their fears of terrorism. In this terrorism lesson, students discuss the Madrid terror attacks, the history of terrorism, and share coping strategies.
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When Will They Ever Learn?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the state of education in the world. In this global issues lesson, students discuss the importance of educating all children and research education in countries around the world. Students determine how to promote...
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After Blair

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine Tony Blair's exit from the Office of Prime Minister. In this British government lesson, students visit selected Web sites to learn how the transition in the office will work. Students also research the accomplishments of...
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Horror Story

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the conditions of life in Zimbabwe. In this global studies lesson, students research selected websites to discover information about the people, culture, and statistical information of Zimbabwe.
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Cause and Effect

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine the role of the Prince's Trust. In this British charities lesson, students research selected websites to determine the type of charity work that is performed by the Prince's Trust. Students also research the work of...
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European Festivals

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the diversity of European festivals. In this cultural diversity lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research ancient festivals, the Edinburgh Fringe, and the Glastonbury. Students may organize their own festivals.
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Democracy in Action?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast democratic election processes. In this 200 presidential election lesson, students visit websites that allow them to compare federal American elections to British elections. Students hold their own classroom...
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G8: A Guide for Schools

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students take a closer look at the G8 Summit of 2005. In this economics lesson, students listen to a lecture about the summit and explore the meaning of terminology related to the topic.
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Doing Their Duty, or Just Horsing Around?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the role of the British monarchy. In this Royal Family lesson, students access selected Web sites that require them consider what they know about royalty and whether or not they agree with the perks royalty enjoy.
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Learning About Life as a Slave

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the history of slavery. For this slavery lesson, students take a closer look at slavery in the Americas and the abolitionist movement as they visit the suggested museums and their websites.
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Is Your Home Bugging You?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students look into the world-wide rise in allergy rates. In this personal health lesson, students research and discuss possible reasons for the spike in allergies. 
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Dealing with Disasters: Exploring a Cyclone Shelter

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in reading activities to discover what a cyclone is and how cyclones affect those parts of the world that they hit. They discuss what kind of shelter would be best to create in anticipation of a cyclone.
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Inquiring Minds

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a "fishbowl" discussion to address the notions of government and intelligence accountability for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. They write letters to the President of the United...
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Cataloguing the Past

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on the Holocaust. In this Holocaust Memorial Day lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research the Holocaust and the establishment of a day of reflection regarding it. 
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Are We There Yet?

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students make their way to British museums. In this field trip opportunities lesson, students visit the The Deep, the Science of Sport, the Castle Munster, or High Beeches online on in person to experience hands-on science instruction.
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A College Student's Perspective on WWI

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Some things remain the same, such as the world being on the brink of war, or college attendees writing home requesting money. As part of their research into events that led up to President Wilson's declaration of war on...
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Historical Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine whether the ends truly justify the means by examining the behavior of historical and fictional heroes. They view and discuss film versions of Gangs of New York and Les Miserables. Then they break into small...
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Getting the Story

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine and discuss the basic elements of a newspaper article. They listen to articles, discuss the 'inverted pyramid' style of a breaking news article, and list imaginary current events based on mythological characters.
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Holocaust Lesson Plan: Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the chronology of the Holocaust, make connections between Holocaust events and contemporaneous world events and acquire a frame of reference for comparing their reading with actual events during the time of the Holocaust.
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Nurturing Nature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify environmental problems and their causes. They explore some of the ways environmental problems are currently being addressed. In groups students explore causes, possible prevention methods, and laws and regulations...
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It's All About Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the legislative process by discussing a current issue dealing with energy policy. They explain the role of government and how it affects their quality of life. Students identify and list the groups that create...
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In the Skin of a Monster

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Kathryn Barker's In the Skin of A Monster explores how a school massacre impacts a community. Unfortunately, the events depicted are all too familiar to many. This teacher's guide for Barker's novel offers activities that enable readers...
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A Teaching Guide on Local and Global Transitional Justice

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
The Road to Peace introduces learners to the concept of transitional justice, a process where nations examine the causes of conflict, identify abuses, and use this information to develop a plan to transition to a society that upholds...
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Using Current Events to Understand Elections

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the the major phases of the electoral process for president.  In this US Government activity, 11th graders compare and contrast the delegate system of nomination and the electoral college.