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Breaking News English: Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Campaign Echoes

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the 2008 Presidential campaign and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Stock Reports

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students spend $10,000 by picking up to 3 stocks in which to invest. They monitor their progress for three weeks, and chart results in a spreadsheet template.
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International Trade

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students, through lecture and discussion, examine the mechanics of exchange in world markets and then at some of the issues nations face as a result of the international character of trade. They participate in an activity that...
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"I've Been Working on the Railroad" - Federal Land Grants and the Construction of the Illinois Central Railroad in Mid-nineteenth Century Illinois

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders, in groups, design a self-sufficient community. Groups present the communities they've designed. They compare and contrast the communities presented. They research the theories of Johann Heinrich von Thunen online and...
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Business Practices and Competition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the costs and benefits of large corporations and monopoly industries. Using the internet, they discover how businesses use different types of exploitation to maximize their profits. They read two articles about plants...
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Chapters 30 (sections 1 & 5) – The Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages on different topics associated with the Cold War and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Trade Creates Opportunities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
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Exploring the Triangle Trade and The Middle Passage

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the economic factors surrounding slavery in the United States, such as the Triangle Trade.  In this American History lesson, students analyze primary sources such as narrative accounts and pictures, to gather...
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Imperialism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages regarding Imperialism and respond to 45 short answer questions.
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The IMF in Action: What Does the IMF Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use newspapers and the internet to discover what the IMF does. They work together in groups to brainstorm occupations which need another language to be spoken. They also examine data related to trading among countries.
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The IMF in Action: Who is the IMF?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the internet to examine IMF member countries. They work together in groups to read information about the different IMF representatives. They discuss what they have read.
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
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History by Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars role play one of the Presidents between 1877 and today. Individually, they use the internet to research the President through official documents, political cartoons and various editorials. Throughout the year, they are...
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Inside Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video of a fictional country that is facing monetary problems. They work to answer questions that help solve the countries economic difficulties.
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Slavery in the United States

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the personal accounts of slaves in the United States. They participate in various activities according to grade level to examine the role of slavery in the South.
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Ownership of Lands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the levels of forest ownership and how each are managed.  In this land ownership lesson students research timber companies and complete a writing assignment. 
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Up 2

For Students 6th - 10th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with one of the words given to them. Students complete 20 sentences.
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Chapter 22 – The 1950s

For Students 9th - 12th
In this 1950's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Chapter 27 – The 1970s

For Students 9th - 12th
In this 1970's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 40 short answer questions.
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Grandparents’ Day Interview

For Students 8th - 12th
In this interviewing skills worksheet, students read tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview their grandparents about their life experiences related to economics. Students write...
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Globalization – The Indian and American Connection

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the economic relationship between India and the United States. In this globalization lesson, students research business with bases in both nations and discuss the impact of the economic dependence between the nations....
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What are the Challenges?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students discuss energy. In this energy challenges lesson plan, students read about greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change. Comprehension questions from the reading are provided. 
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Family Traditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research their family traditions. They select a tradition that has meaning to them and write about the traditions. They retell the story to a partner and add details. They write a draft of their story to a partner and...

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