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Breaking News English: UN Appeals for More Pakistan Aid

For Students 5th - 7th
For this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a variety of warm up, before listening/reading, while reading/listening, listening, after reading, homework and discussion activities. 
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Breaking News English: World Healthcare System for the Rich

For Students 6th - 11th
In this English worksheet, students read "World Healthcare System for the Rich," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Prepare for War with Iran, Says France

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Prepare for War with Iran, Says France," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever," 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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Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Kofi Annan - Israel Attack Kills 4 UN Officials

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Kofi Annan - Israel Attack Kills 4 UN Officials," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: UN Suspends International Trade in Caviar

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "UN Suspends International Trade in Caviar," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors

For Students 4th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Brazil Votes on Gun Ban

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Brazil Votes on Gun Ban," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Sudanese Peace, South Sudan Created

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Sudanese Peace, South Sudan Created," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: 50,000 Dead - US Token Aid

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "50,000 Dead - US Token Aid," 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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Website
Government of Canada

Department of Canadian Heritage: Reports on United Nations Human Rights Treaties

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada plays a significant role in the United Nations efforts to ensure human rights are respected globally. This webpage lists links to important official Canadian government documents that guide Canadian policy and cooperation in human...
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: United Nations Peacekeeping

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information for students and teachers examining the impact of the United Nations in maintaining peace around the world and fostering global cooperation and accountability. Resources include news articles, legal cases,...
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Website
Other

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization affiliated with the United Nations whose purpose is to help "reduce poverty in countries with developing and transition economies through sustainable industrial growth".
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Eleanor Roosevelt and the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
A photographic account of the story of Eleanor Roosevelt's role as the first woman to represent the United States as a delegate to the United Nations.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the formation of the United Nations after World War II as a way to provide a venue for resolving differences between countries and as an international peacekeeping organization.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Change at the United Nations

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the United Nations and its leader Ban Ki-moon from South Korea. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The United Nations Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A broad overview of the history, structure, and accomplishments of the United Nations. Students review an overview of the institution and develop brief presentations in a group activity following a set of discussion questions.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how the United Nations emerged after World War II as an international peacekeeping organization.
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Activity
United Nations

United Nations: An Introduction for Students: The Un System

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to the organization of the United Nations.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations: October 24th, United Nations Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization of independent states that was formed to promote international peace and security. United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the 1945 UN Charter.
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Primary
United Nations

United Nations: Charter of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1945 document details the goals and the tenants of the United Nations.
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Lesson Plan
Other

United Nations Refugee Agency: Teaching About Refugees

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans and teachers' tools provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Focus on developing empathy, open-mindedness, and global concern within your classroom.
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Website
United Nations

Un: History of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a history of the United Nations by decade. Read about the history of the charter and the many meetings that led to the writing of the charter.

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