Article
The Economist

The Economist: The Big Dry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses and analyzes the current drought in Australia, focusing primarily on problems associated with the Murray-Darling River.
Article
The Economist

The Economist: The Big Dry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses and analyzes the current drought in Australia, focusing primarily on problems associated with the Murray-Darling River.
Unit Plan
University of California

Earthguide: Mystery Detectives: Mystery Epicenter: Earthquake

For Students 6th - 8th
Students analyze seismograms to locate mystery earthquake epicenters as they produce a news story about a major local earthquake to complete their mission.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Venezuela and Colombia Leaders to Hold Talks on Rift

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the potential effectiveness of the scheduled talks between Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez and Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos. Links to related articles are provided. (August 8, 2010)
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Fujimori Gets Lengthy Jail Term

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the events leading up to former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's arrest, his trial, and his 25 year sentence. (April 7, 2009)
Activity
BBC

Bbc: Afghanistan: Taleban's Second Coming

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers the rebirth of the Taleban resistance movement in Afghanistan in June 2006. Also analyzes how and why they were able to become a power again in Afghanistan.
Article
BBC

Bbc: White Horse Village Changing China

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2006 first-hand account that analyzes how the finishing of the Three Gorges Dam will create a new mega-city where a small village now exists. This article also explains how this could create an economic boom in China, making it an...