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Cartoons for the Classroom: Oil Spill Perspectives
With the BP oil spill still fresh on your scholars' minds, take the opportunity to analyze various perspectives on it through political cartoons. This critical-analysis handout features 2 cartoons on the incident. Background information...
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An Oil Spill Primer for Students
In this Gulf oil spill activity, students examine a 4-page article regarding basic facts about the oil spill as well as photographs of clean-up efforts.
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The Gulf Oil Spill in the Classroom
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students investigate the media response to the Gulf oil spill as they examine live streaming video, interpret data, and share their...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Oil Spill Perspectives
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the BP oil spill and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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North America Puzzle
In this geography worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle in reference to North America. They identify capitals of some countries, the specific landforms of different areas, and languages spoken. There are 21 clues to solving the...
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North America Puzzle Answer Sheet
In this geography instructional activity, students name the capitals of various countries found in North America. They also identify the various weather patterns across the continent and specific bodies of water. There are 21...
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Water: to the Last Drop
Students research how water played an important role in US history. In this social studies lesson, students make a mock newscast from one of the events they researched. They present their newscast to the class.
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Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council: Questions and Answers
Use this site to learn all about the Exxon Valdez oil spill in this easy to read, detailed, question/answer format. The links on the left hand side will take you to pictures, maps, lingering impacts and lots more.