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Hyundai Scandal
Students read and discuss an article about a Hyundai business scandal. They complete vocabulary exercises in small groups, take a comprehension quiz and participate in class discussion.
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Saving Face
Students research the allegations of unfair or illegal business practices of various corporations, then create media campaigns that seek to improve the companies' images.
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The Nestle Scandal
Learners read an article about the use of breast milk and formula milk in developing countries and answer comprehension questions. In groups, they recall facts from the article and discuss how Nestle is being boycotted in certain areas...
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Contemporary History: Watergate
Learners explore the Watergate scandal. In this Watergate lesson, students watch a video regarding the scandal and use the Internet to research it as well. Learners then interview adults who share memories of the scandal.
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Supply Chain Management
Students identify the steps of production. In this supply chain lesson, students determine how businesses monitor production and trace the supply chain of products they own. Students also discuss ethical issues related to the supply chain.
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I Am Not a Crook
Students use video, Internet research and discussion to consider the presidency of Richard Nixon. They obtain information from multiple perspectives and form an opinion of how Richard Nixon should be remembered.
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Exploring Corporate Codes of Conduct
Students use the Internet to analyze and compare corporate codes of conduct of Canadian companies.
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Corporate Social Responsibility: Illusion or Reality?
Students explore and debate the advantages and disadvantages of corporate social responsibility versus increased government regulation. They create a board game to give an employee an opportunity to rise to the top of a large company.
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Take Me Out of the Ballgame
Students examine their own views on cheating. They explore the history of cheating in baseball by reading and discussing the article "Cheating Matters (Sometimes)." They create proposals for an exhibit that documents and explains the...
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Corporate Governance
Examine the role of the Securities Exchange Commission. Upper graders watch a short Bill Moyers video, analyze a political cartoon, complete a graphic organizer on the SEC, and develop SEC reform strategies to rebuild investor confidence.
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Watergate
Students discuss the primary events of the Watergate crisis. They conduct an interview with a Watergate-era adult and present a summary of their interview.
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In the Shadow of the Mountain by Helen Naylor
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 44 matching, true/false, fill in the blank, and short answer questions before reading, while reading, and after reading In the Shadow of the Mountain by Helen Naylor in order to...
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Breaking News English: English Schools
In this English Schools instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Doing the Honours
Students investigate the actions of British political parties. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about political party fundraising and peerage. Students also report on honors...
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Block the Shock Jock or Not?
Students examine their own experiences with racist and sexist speech by deciding whether or not they agree or disagree with statements related to this subject. They explore the limits of public speech by reading about the controversy...
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Confusing Words Worksheet
In this ESL confusing words worksheet, students will focus on vocabulary enhancement of common confusing words in English. Students will complete 12 fill in the blank questions, by reading each sentence and choosing the best word to...
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The First Amendment: Freedom of Expression
Young scholars explore First Amendment rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the freedom of expression as they view a PowerPoint presentation and listen to the lecture that accompanies it.
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Political Systems
In this political systems worksheet, students read the dialogue examples in pairs to explore political systems within Britain.
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ESL News Article Comprehension
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnagie Endowment: Roots of Corporate Scandal
This is an article that dissects the causes of corporate corruption. Looks at the greed and dishonesty often at the center of corporate scandals. Author looks at the issue from more of a standpoint of human nature than from penalties and...
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Jazz Age 1919 1929: Republican Ascendancy: Politics in the 1920s
Examines the positive and negative aspects of Warren G. Harding's presidency, how Calvin Coolidge won the election of 1920, and his pro-business agenda.
Digital History
Digital History: Politics During the 1920s
Read about the presidents who held office during most of the 1920s. Both were essentially unremarkable, but Warren Harding, whose administration was beset by scandal, did have some accomplishments. See why Calvin Coolidge was such a...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Politics of the Gilded Age
Politics in the last half of the 19th century reflected mediocrity at best and corruption at worst. Read about the series of "forgettable presidents," beginning with Andrew Johnson. Find out how big business could buy the government that...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Bigger Than Enron
What went wrong? PBS examines the Enron scandal and its lasting effects. Included is a collection of articles that deal with the growing problem of corporate fraud.