Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taming Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World War II Webquest

For Teachers 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Monetary Mania

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners participate in an online quiz program that reviews economic concepts and vocabulary. They apply concepts learned through the International Money Fund Center.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Big Issue

For Teachers 8th - 12th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World War I and World War II Timeline Cards

For Teachers 7th - 12th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary

For Students 5th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Crisis of Greek Proportions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Iran Resumes Nuclear Work

For Students 5th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geo-Journaling with CNN

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students organize daily news with this journaling activity.
Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: European Union

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
Website
European Union

The European Union: Guide for Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The European Union: Toward a "United States of Europe"?

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Website
Other

Germany Info: Germany and the World Germany and Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information regarding Germany's role in the European Union. Content focuses on the historical progression of European unification.
Website
European Union

Europarl: The Webserver of the Eu Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.
Handout
Ireland Information

Ireland in the World the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland's entrance into the European Union (EU) and the economic and political benefits since joining.
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Greece and the Eu: Navigating Debt and Austerity

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Euro Makes Its Debut

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Let's Go Euro!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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....
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Bulgaria: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)