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Activism or Slacktivism? The "Stop Kony" Campaign as a Teachable Moment
Engage your learners in global events. The makers of the film Invisible Children began the Kony 2012 Campaign to bring awareness to the Lord's Resistance Army. You can show your class the video Kony 2012 and spark discussion with the...
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Observing Human Rights Day
How much intervention is appropriate for America to take in cases of human rights violations? Class members ponder a question that has lingered since the birth of America with a series of primary sources that reflect the degree to which...
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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," 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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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," 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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Breaking News English: Bill Gates and Bono - Time's Persons of 2005
For this English worksheet, students read "Bill Gates and Bono - Time's Persons of 2005," 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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Breaking News English: Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored
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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Breaking News English: South African Capital to Have New Name
In this English instructional activity, students read "South African Capital to Have New Name," 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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Breaking News English: Nelson Mandela's Son Dies of AIDS
In this English worksheet, students read "Nelson Mandela's Son Dies of AIDS," 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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Breaking News English: Map Shows Chinese Discovered America
In this English worksheet, students read "Map Shows Chinese Discovered America," 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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Breaking News English: Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America
In this English worksheet, students read "Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America," 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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Breaking News English: UN Secretary-General Announces Female Deputy
For this English worksheet, learners read "UN Secretary-General Announces Female Deputy," and then respond to 9 short answer, 19 matching and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: English Soccer Boss in World Cup Scandal
In this English learning exercise, learners read "English Soccer Boss in World Cup Scandal," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: 3.8 Million Kenyans in Need of Food Aid
In this English activity, students read "3.8 Million Kenyans in Need of Food Aid," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Blind pilot flies from London to Sydney
In this English worksheet, students read "Blind Pilot Flies from London to Sydney," 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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Breaking News English: Superstition Forces Airline Logo Change
In this English instructional activity, students read "Superstition Forces Airline Logo Change," 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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Breaking News English: UN: Hunger Kills 6M Children a Year
In this English worksheet, students read "UN: Hunger Kills 6M Children a Year," 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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Breaking News English: UK Closes Embassies
In this English worksheet, students read "UK Closes Embassies," 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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The Empires of Africa
Students, in groups, compare and chart the different African kingdoms and city-states. They write a short essay detailing the aspects of African history that most fascinates them.
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Identify the Parts of a Newspaper features of informational text, newspaper format
Young readers make sense out of the wealth of information in newspapers with this helpful reference document. Pointing out basic features like headings, articles, bylines, and captions this resource is a...
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In Search of Truce
Students explore the relationship between a country's political and social history and its position today. They study 8 African countries immersed in the present conflict in Congo. They present their findings.
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Zimbabwe
Students explore the hardships being faced by the people in Zimbabwe. In this World History activity, students research the challenges of Zimbabwe, such as hunger, poverty, low life expectancy and political controversy. Upon...
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What is reconciliation?
Tenth graders practice using empathy with an enemy. In this Current Events instructional activity, 10th graders prepare possible peace plans for Bosnia after the war. Students write a report on Nelson Mandela's use of...
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SOS from Sudan
Students examine the Darfur crisis. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover details about the history of Sudan, ethnic cleansing by the Arab Janjaweed militias, and the condition of...
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Sport and Security
Students examine world sports. In this current events lesson, students analyze a photograph of a sport scene to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken. Students respond to the provided discussion questions about...