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US Policy Toward Egypt: A Dialogue

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine U.S. foreign policy concerning the 2011 Egyptian uprising. In this current events activity, students discuss the uprising in Egypt and examine news reports related to it. Students then discuss their feelings about the...
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Interpreting & Verifying the News in an Era of Info Overload

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice their critical thinking skills. In this media awareness instructional activity, students read articles about media overload and interpretation of media. Students respond to discussion questions and discuss how...
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Exploring Leadership:Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi. In this current events lesson, students read a press release from Burma's leader and discuss the impact the she has had on the people of her nation.
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Globalization: Darfur

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the conflict in Darfur. For this global studies lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture about how history, geopolitics, and international law have contributed to the conflict....
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Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo - Essay Questions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 35 multiple choice questions about Plato's "Euthyphro," "Apology," "Crito," and "Phaedo." 
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Reviewing the Election Process by NOW Classroom for PBS

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at presidential elections. For this election process lesson, students discuss the roles of the primary, caucus, polls, Electoral College, delegates, and lobbyists in the process. Young scholars then...
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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Whitman's Leaves of Grass. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sunshine week worksheet, high schoolers analyze a political cartoon about open government and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, Gas Pains...Again

For Students 9th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the increase in gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Berryman, Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the origin of stuffed teddy bears and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Turnout or Burnout?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about voter turnout and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing Attention to Government Frequency

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about government secrecy and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tooning into the Candidates - Fred Thompson

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about about 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Donkeys, Elephants, and Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons about the 2006 American mid-term elections. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Pitfalls of Democratic Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about democratic elections that go bad. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Drawn to Freedom

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature the free exchange of ideas and government criticism. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Famous Women in American History: Rose Freedman

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read about Rose Freedman, a famous American woman. In this famous women in American history lesson, 4th graders read a story about Rose Freedman, answer comprehension questions, and complete an associated worksheet. They...
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test

For Students 7th
In this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 7th graders respond to 30 multiple choice questions based on 7th grade social studies skills. 
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Bearing the Torch: A Study of Ancient Greece

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson, 2nd graders survey the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Greece. Students discover stories of Greek mythology and explore the beginning of the Olympic...
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Desegregation of the Armed Forces

For Students 9th - 12th
In this desegregation worksheet, students read the transcript of "Executive Order 9981," and then respond to 10 short answer questions about the desegregation of the armed forces.
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Looking for a Windshield Experience

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students identify American geography by participating in a national parks activity. In this road trip lesson, students view the Ken Burns documentary "National Parks" and identify the importance of automobiles in the park system....
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We the People…in the News

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the newspaper to explore the world around us, our past and our government. In this civics unit, students complete 40 different lessons in civic education using that day's newspaper to reinforce the concept being taught.
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Character Building from Inside Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars relate the facial muscle location with a person's expressions. In this visual arts lesson plan, students write a fictional story about a character. They use digital cameras and computer softwares to create an animation...

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