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BBC

Bbc: Katrina 'Set to Slow Us Economy'

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report analyzing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the United States.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service:illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Illinois from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Indiana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Indiana from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: South Dakota

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on South Dakota from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Unfortunate Fortunato

For Teachers 9th - 10th
You are a local police detective, your task is to investigate the disappearance of Fortunato. Retrace his steps leading up to his disappearance. Remember to interview anyone that may have seen him that night. After gathering all of your...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Kids Search in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a technology-based activity that will focus on using the Kids Search database in the Alabama Virtual Library. Students will work in teams to access information about animals. This activity will allow students to research a...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Research a Company

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After gathering information on a Fortune 500 company, students key a business report on their research and present their findings in a slideshow.
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CNN

Cnn: u.s. Launches Cruise Missiles at Saddam

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN reports on the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain, examining the implications of the initial strike and the global reaction to it. (March 20, 2003)
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Other

Njde: New Jersey Education Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate data on the New Jersey schools: enrollment, graduates, dropouts, certificated and non-certificated staff, "statewide assessment reports," and surveys on technology, violence, vandalism, and substance abuse.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Investigating School Safety and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a 'news report' approach, students investigate the slope of various stairways on the school campus and report on wheelchair accessibility and adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act. (PowerPoint Included) An extension of...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Extra, Extra!! Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Newscast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will be an interdisciplinary lesson that involves both English Language Arts and Social Studies (History). The lesson will be primarily technology-based and also project-based that will have the young scholars performing...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars research the history and the traditions surrounding the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and bullfighting and its significance to the Spanish culture. Students submit a typed report on their findings and in pairs...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wyoming

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this ERS state fact sheet on Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Tennessee

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Tennessee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Utah from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Vermont

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Vermont from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Washington from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Wisconsin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Texas from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Alabama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Alabama from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Iowa from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Arkansas from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service:california

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.