Now With Bill Moyers: Genetically Modified Foods

Class groups investigate the economic and political implications of a country's policies on genetically modified foods, craft a position paper detailing that policy, and share their findings with the class. Armed with this...

How are the reactions between American and European consumers different when it comes to genetically modified foods? Use the New York Times article "Consumers in Europe Resist Gene-Altered Foods" to inform your middle schoolers...

Find the background of the legislation that resulted in the Clean Water Act in 1972, and read about the results of that legislation.

A highly informative, and thought-provoking video on the history of the growing and selling of food awaits your students. It's a topic not often covered in social studies classes, so this video could be a good addition to a unit on...

NOW looks at the third parties, the candidates, and platforms, in October, 2004, for the 2004 Presidential election. Biographical information and video discussions can be found on this page.

Young scholars explain what genetically modified foods are and how they are created. Students use appropriate vocabulary to describe and effectively discuss the benefits of, and potential risks of, genetically modified foods.

Brief descriptions of several case studies involving decisions by the Supreme Court concerning First Amendment rights, especially freedom of speech.

An overview of the up and down relationship between the United States and Pakistan over the past 50 years. A chronological timeline chart presents an easy to follow outline of events and situations.

In-depth look at vouchers and the effect on education. Included on this site is a timeline, links to No Child Left Behind, American Education History, Pro-Con Voucher Debate, 2004 Election and educational materials.

This interview with Kevin Phillips from April, 2004 includes a thoughtful interpretation of plutocracy.