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Who is Allowed into the EU?
Twelfth graders investigate whether Turkey will join the European Union. In this government structures lesson, 12th graders prepare for and participate in a debate over expansion within the European Union.
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Enlargement of Europe
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, learners respond to 6 short answer and 9 fill in the blank questions about enlarging the European Union.
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Breaking News English: Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey
In this English worksheet, students read "Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Talking Turkey: Crossword
In this crossword learning exercise, students use a set of 18 clues about turkeys to complete a word search puzzle; answers are given on page 2.
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Turkeys or Eagles?
Students discuss how Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey (not the bald eagle) to be our national bird and then graph their preferences and discuss the survey results.
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Breaking News English: Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries
In this English activity, students read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries
In this English worksheet, students read "Corruption Widespread in 70 Countries," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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What about Continental Drift?
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...
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What Can We Learn from Artifacts?
Students examine how artifacts are discovered and explore their significance as it pertains to gathering important information. In this artifacts lesson, students obtain knowledge about the way artifacts are excavated and examine an...
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Eu, Un, and Commonwealth: Keeping Peace
What are the UN, the EU, and Commonwealth? Have the class brainstorm all they know about these powerful international organizations. Then have them compare and contrast the ways in which different countries or political groups...
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Measure for Measure Act II, Scene 2 Vocabulary Magic Squares
Readers of Measure for Measure use words from Act II, scene 2 to complete a magic squares vocabulary exercise. An answer sheet is included.
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Ataturk
Young scholars examine the achievements, and the personality and character of the man who is called "father of the Turks." Student groups hold a debate, which centers on whether or not Ataturk's reforms were necessary.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Freedom is not Universal
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of political leaders that have been challenged. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Iraqi Geography
In this word search learning exercise, students discover for terms related to the country of Iraq. The terms include important geographical features, cities, countries and people.
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Water, Water Everywhere?
Students discover the relationship between water availability and population growth. They change variables in a computer model using a worksheet to guide their hypotheses and conclusions. In small groups they choose a country undergoing...
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Middle East: Land, Resouces, and Economics
Students identify and describe major geographical features of the Middle East and explain how these features and other natural resources influence the economy of the area. Then they research one of the middle-eastern countries listed,...
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Exploring Islamic Lands
Young scholars examine the lives of Islamic teens. In this global studies lesson, students explore selected Internet sites to discover the attributes of Islam, the cultural traditions of Islam, and information regarding Middle Eastern...
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Pandemic Flu
Students review the difference between viruses and bacteria, and provide examples of illnesses that each can cause. To help students comprehend how quickly an influenza infection can spread, they perform an activity. They are placed in...
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Outreach in the Aftermath
Students investigate types of aid needed to help Turkey recover and rebuild in the wake of a devastating earthquake on August 17, 1999. They create a plan for a fundraiser or project that they can do to offer assistance to victims of...
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Children on the Street
Learners explore the causes and effects of child homelessness in Turkey and around the world. They compare the issues surrounding child homelessness in poor and wealthy countries.
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Greece
In this comprehension worksheet on Greece, students read the article presented and then answer the questions that follow. There are 12 short answer questions to complete about Greece, where it is located, the people, celebrations, and...
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The Middle East-Quiz 1
In this Middle East quiz worksheet, students answer a set of 10 short answer questions. Page includes answers and links to additional activities.
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NATO Geography & Language
The class receives background information on NATO, an atlas, and a blank world map. They color the original 1949 countries in red, the 1952 additions in green, and the 1990 additions in blue. This exercise would be a good starting point...
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Nouns Ending In "Y"
In this long E sound nouns worksheet, students say the names of six pictures that end with the long E sound spelled with a Y. Students write the correct word from two choices.