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Interdependency
In this interdependency worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 6 short answer questions about water resource sharing after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Imperialism: Beginnings and Basic Structure
A great presentation awaits young historians as they delve into the causes, types, and motives for British Imperialism. Each slide provides clear information regarding new imperialism occurring from 1875-1948. Justifications for...
Global Oneness Project
Deconstructing Consumerism
To increase awareness and launch a discussion of consumerism, class members view What Would It Look Like, a 25 minute film of images that capture the global effects of the consumption of goods. Viewers make a list of the images that...
Global Oneness Project
Deconstructing Consumerism
A short, engaging video provides a critique of the hyper-consumerist mentality that many think have taken over the Western world. After watching the video, pupils reflect on their own habits and use evidence...
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Saudi Arabia
Students view a video clip about bombings in Saudi Arabia. They discuss the causes and implications of other recent terrorist attacks. They examine the United States - Saudi Arabia relationship as well.
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Breaking News English: Nuclear Weapons
In this nuclear weapons 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,...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, Gas Pains...Again
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the increase in gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Tennessee: The Volunteer State Part 2
If you're planning a trip to Tennessee or just teaching a lesson on the state, you'll find this resource very useful. The agriculture, industry, music, and demographics of the state of Tennessee are discussed. This is the second in a...
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How To Make a Mummy
Students explore the process of mummification through a British website. They read about why the process began and how it is done. They can follow along in the process in how to make a mummy as well.
Outdoor Learning Center
Outdoor Survival
Which of the following can you survive without for the longest time: water, food, or a positive mental attitude? The answer may surprise you. Guide learners of all ages through games, activities, and discussions about surviving in the...
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Sub-Saharan Africa: Physical Geography
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 22 short answer and map skills questions about the location and geographic features of sub-Saharan Africa.
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"Umbrellas"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the origin of the umbrella. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Economics Dialogue
In this economics dialogue worksheet, students read aloud a dialogue in which questions about economics are asked and sample answers are given for each question.
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Under the Sea
In this ship wreck activity, students read the information beneath each famous wrecked ship. Students then draw a line from the picture of the ship to the point on the map where it currently rests under the sea..
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Fossil Fuels and Its Effects On The World
Students explore the effects of a declining fossil fuel system would have on the world. They read the line graph and other information to answer questions about fossil fuels. Students use mathematics to analyze graphical data and...
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Got Water?
Young scholars determine that delivering clean, fresh water to citizens around the world involves and affects politics, economics, international relations, and technology. They brainstorm a list of factors that might affect their town's...
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Homonyms Worksheet 3
In this grammar instructional activity, students choose the appropriate homonym to complete twelve sentences grammatically correct. Students check their answers when done.
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Iraqi Geography
For this word search worksheet, students discover for terms related to the country of Iraq. The terms include important geographical features, cities, countries and people.
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Outdoor Survival
Young scholars are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of...
Other
Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: American Presence in Middle East
An extensive description of the U.S. presence in the Middle East. Focuses on oil as the cause of America being in this region.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa
Students develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections, the Middle East
View a timeline of Middle Eastern history, explore events through themes, and make connections through the use of big-picture questions such as "What's the appeal of religious militancy?"
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Relief Web: Middle East and North African Countries Dominate Water Security Risk
A 2011 article about the fear that the lack of stable supplies would lead to oil price hikes and regional unrest.