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Taming Terrorism
Students explore different organizations working to stop terrorism. They examine international summits and their recommendations. They participate in a debate about the effectiveness of the measures proposed.
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World War II Webquest
Tenth graders work with a partner to locate and follow the directions of a webquest of their choice. Using the internet, they research their topic in depth and write a paper on their findings. They are assessed by the criteria on the...
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Monetary Mania
Learners participate in an online quiz program that reviews economic concepts and vocabulary. They apply concepts learned through the International Money Fund Center.
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A Big Issue
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events activity, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for classroom activities...
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World War I and World War II Timeline Cards
In this World War I and World War II chronological events worksheet, students examine the timeline cards. The cards may be cut out so that students may study the chronology of events.
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Breaking News English: Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary
In this English worksheet, students read "Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary," 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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A Crisis of Greek Proportions
Students evaluate a short article on the economic situation in Greece. In this ESL lesson, students read an article as a class, then complete several activities that reinforce their reading, including a vocabulary assignment, a...
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Breaking News English: Iran Resumes Nuclear Work
In this English worksheet, students read "Iran Resumes Nuclear Work," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: European Union
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
European Union
The European Union: Guide for Americans
This site offers a detailed presentation of the European Union. Topics covered include the union's policies, economic unity, and Europe in the world. You can also take the Euro Quiz.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The European Union: Toward a "United States of Europe"?
Learning activity on the economic and political unification of Europe. Article outlines the history and reasons for a European Union. Includes questions for discussion followed by small group activity asking students to evaluate the idea...
Other
Germany Info: Germany and the World Germany and Europe
This site provides detailed information regarding Germany's role in the European Union. Content focuses on the historical progression of European unification.
European Union
Europarl: The Webserver of the Eu Parliament
Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.
Ireland Information
Ireland in the World the European Union
A brief history of Ireland's entrance into the European Union (EU) and the economic and political benefits since joining.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Greece and the Eu: Navigating Debt and Austerity
Multi-media resources including video, handouts, and readings for students learning about the effects of the 2008 financial crisis in Greece and the European Economic Eurozone.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Euro Makes Its Debut
On Jan. 1, 1999 11 European countries united in the European Monetary Union. The new single currency bloc includes almost 300 million consumers and creates the second-largest economy in the world. How will this new union affect the...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Let's Go Euro!
With the start of the new year in 2002, the 12 members of the European Union launched a single currency across their borders, replacing individual country currencies and singling out the Euro as their one shared monetary denomination....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Bulgaria: Economy
A look at the economy of Bulgaria and the attempts to improve it with growth and stability. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)