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What Shall We Remember on 11 November?
Students take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
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A Crossroads in Israel
Students explore Middle Eastern relations. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Students determine how...
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The Heat is On
Students investigate climate change. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth. Students discuss how to combat the negative effects...
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Father's Figure
Pupils examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events lesson, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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Bang to Rights
Students take a closer look at the rights of British prisoners. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the British justice system and voting practices. Students discuss...
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Fertile Minds
Students explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in...
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Medium Studies
Students consider the evolution of newspapers. In this current events lesson, students investigate changes in newspaper production as they visit selected websites to educate themselves about the topic. Students then discuss their findings.
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Victims of Geography
Students examine the toll taken on New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover details about the geography of the city and the hurricane itself.
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A Big Issue
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events lesson, 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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Who Are You Calling a Yob?
Students examine anti-social behavior issues. In this current events lesson, students discover the attributes of Asbos and discuss the controversial use of Asbos by British police agencies.
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The Rise and Fall
Students take a closer look at the global industrial economy. In this current events instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the infrastructure of the global economy, specifically how it affects Britain's Rover...
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Easter Treats
Learners celebrate Easter. In this current events lesson, students visit Fountains Abbey, Cadbury World, The Big Pit, Madame Tussaud's, and Natureland online or in person to participate in Easter activities.
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And It's All for Charity
Learners fight poverty. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites to find out how Red Nose Day was established by Comic Relief to raise funds to fight world poverty.
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Spark of Imagination
Pupils consider the power of physics. In this current events lesson plan, students listen to a lecture that explores the power garnered by iPod batteries and how they work.
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Teen Spirit
Students examine the attributes of teamwork. In this current events lesson, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Students conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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Own Goals
Students explore steps to control football violence. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about patriotism, policing, and films relating to British football. Students debate the efforts taken in Britain to control...
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No Stars in Their Eyes
Students take a closer look at the British film industry. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture and visit selected websites to study the history of the British film industry. Students also discuss film locations and...
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Extended Family
Students examine the 2004 European elections. In this current events lesson plan, students visit the noted Web sites to consider the pros and cons of expanding the European Union.
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Out and About: Football
Students explore British football. In this current events lesson, students visit the National Football Museum, the Scottish Football Museum, and the Manchester United Museum online or in person to discover the history of the game as well...
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A Question of Sport
Students explore the controversy surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. In this current events instructional activity, students discuss the prevalence of drug use in the sports world and create poetry about sports. Older students may...
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Into the World of Spook
Students explore the Web portal for the British Secret Service. In this current events lesson, students discover facts and fictional accounts about British spies as they listen to lectures and participate in classroom discussions.
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Minority Report
Learners examine race relations in Great Britain. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to understand the impact of immigration on the country as well as multiculturalism in the country.
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From the Classroom to the Ballot Box
Students examine British voting rights. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about the proposal to drop the British voting age to 16. Students create and distribute surveys about the proposal and debate voting rights.
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Poverty and Inequality in the World's Richest Nation
Young scholars examine poverty and inequality in America. In this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Poverty," "Inequality Growing in America," "Inequality: Views on Causes, Effects, Remedies," and "Theories on...
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