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International Formum on Iran's Nuclear Program
High schoolers are explained that they are going to participate in an international forum to develop a policy addressing Iran's nuclear program. They are divided into six groups of the six countries represented. Pupils develop their...
Pulitzer Center
The Crisis in the Ivory Coast
Through reading a variety of news articles and other informational texts, learners discover the political turmoil and intense ethnic and religious tensions that envelop the Ivory Coast today. Class members research the historical...
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Imperialism, Arab Nationalism and World War I
Continued conflict in the Middle East makes this lesson relevant, and the inclusion of a critique of Lawrence of Arabia might increase student interest in a potentially challenging topic. The resource includes a solid...
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International Volunteer Day
In this international volunteer day activity, students read or listen to the passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write discussion questions...
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"Virtual" Model United Nations Day
Students identify and analyze that Global Interdependence and Internationalism have become major themes in human activity in the areas of population, environment, the world economy, and the United Nations.
Students identify the...
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We Are One World
Students examine discrimination, prejudice, and bias in the world. In this tolerance lesson, students research examples of prejudice in different countries. They then identify the Core Democratic Values in song lyrics. Students locate on...
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ESL Holiday Lesson: Racial Discrimination Day
In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read or listen to a passage about Racial Discrimination Day and complete a variety of vocabulary and comprehension activities.
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Responding to Conflict: Nonverbal Communication
What does your posture say about you? How can it affect the outcome of conflict resolution or negotiation? Show scholars the importance of nonverbal communication during the sixth in a series of 15 peacebuilding lessons. Learners work...
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Rostislav & Julianna: A Modern-Day Interpretation of Romeo and Juliet
Students author and film their own adaptations of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In this multimedia skills lesson plan, students script a play that pits an Orthodox Christian family against a Muslim family. Students use...
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The Role of International Organizations in Peacekeeping
Eighth graders are given two case studies. They determine if the United Nations should become involved, and if so, in what capacity? students explain their decisions based on a set of criteria determined by the class.
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Jimmy Carter: Civic Action, Lesson 2
Build on high schoolers' awareness of what's wrong with society. Here they examine Jimmy Carter's extensive involvement in volunteer action in the local, national, and global arenas. Define and explore concepts -- philanthropy, citizen,...
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Discussion Guide: Grades 9-12
Learners discover that wars and human rights abuses are going on around the world every day. They discuss how the media decide what should be covered and what should not?
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The Reformation and Religious Wars
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 matching questions regarding the Protestant Reformation and religious wars. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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ESL Holiday Lessons
In this language skills worksheet, learners read an article on World Press Freedom Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...
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WWI and Twenties & Thirties
Students study economics and timelines of events to understand changes in America. In this Twenties and Thirties lesson plan, students navigate Internet sites to research famous reformers. Students recognize the economic...
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Christmas - A Global Phenomenon?
Christmas is a motivational and exciting topic for students to discuss. In this Christmas worksheet, students discuss this popular holiday, and explore related issues. For example, students talk about the commercial aspects of the...
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Cloze Passage - Singapore
In this cloze worksheet, learners complete a passage about the history of Singapore using 15 words from the bank at the top of the page.
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Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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North Dakota Challenge
For this North Dakota worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the history of North Dakota. Students answer 10 questions.
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North Dakota Vocabulary
In this North Dakota worksheet, students match 14 words pertaining to the state of North Dakota with their definitions in another column.
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Breaking News English: Europe
In this Europe worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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A Modern Connection to Genocide
Students investigate the genocide that occurred in Rwanda. They read and discuss an article, watch a Frontline video, complete a worksheet for the video, and write a letter to the Rwandan government or United Nations about the...
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Treaties
Third graders explore Canadian history by participating in a role-playing activity. In this First Nation treaties lesson, 3rd graders identify the difficulties the Aboriginals faced when dealing with early European settlers. Students...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Elimination of Violence Against Women
For this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Elimination of Violence Against Women. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word ...