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Reading Comprehension: Louisiana

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Louisiana and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection about the state.
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G8: Classroom Activities

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore the G8 Summit. For this current events lesson, students research the provided web links to learn more about the summit. Students research issues to be debated at the summit.
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War on Drugs, "RIP"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch the episode of Investigative Reports examines the losing battle countries worldwide are conducting against the drug trade. Because of the lucrative profits of the drug trade, authorities cannot end the illegal trafficking...
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Drought, nomads and the price of peanuts

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read two short text items, which describe different approaches to agriculture. They describe the likely advantages and disadvantages of each approach for farmers, commercial peanut buyers, the government, nomadic herdsman and...
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Separate Lives

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read a New York Times article to explain apartheid and its legacies. They examine prejudice in their own lives by looking a the perception of discriminatory traits.
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Jane Addams -- Philanthropist in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the philanthropic actions of Jane Addams and discuss why she is seemed as a role model of being a responsible citizen. They organize different types of volunteer opportunities and create ways to serve the common...
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Preserving Paradise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read an online article to study about the death of Joan Root. They research endangered ecosystems around the world and design ad campaigns to create public awareness.
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Economic Crisis in Argentina

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the history, people, and the economy of Argentina. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, answer discussion questions, and identify and read newspaper articles about local businesses that export goods to...
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Darfur, Sudan: Beyond the Headlines

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine the situation in Darfur, Sudan. They research the situation beyond what is seen in the headlines. They compare and contrast the situation in Sudan with the situation in Rwanda years earlier.
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Comparing Similar Themes in Art And Literature

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students view examples of Rembrandt's artistic works that include beggars and the unfortunate. They also read The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischmann. They use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the themes shared by each.
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What is Comic relief?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students raise money from the public in the UK by getting them involved in fun special events. They raise money to conduct research to find out which charities to support and then carefully decides how best to spend the money the public...
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Modern Issues

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine how modern issues of the world affect their lives. They listen to a lecture about the differences between developed and developing countries, act out physical representations of charts and pictures on the overhead,...
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MG Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify advancements made during the Industrial Revolution. Through listening to songs and reading other passages, 8th graders explore the working conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution. They examine...
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Blues Music

For Students 5th - 12th
In this blues music worksheet, learners read a brief description of this genre of music and then respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the information presented in this worksheet.
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The New Frontier and the Great Society

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this 1960s American history worksheet, students identify the 7 terms that best match 7 descriptions, eliminate 3 false statements, and identify 2 historical themes pertaining to Kennedy's new frontier and Johnson's Great Society.
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Traveling for Water

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore global water contamination and water shortage problems. In this geography/ecology lesson, students gain information about the lack of safe drinking water in many countries. Young scholars read, use websites, and...
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Obstacles to Success: Misleading Data

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore how data reported by country agencies can mislead the public intentionally or unintentionally. In this Cross Curricular activity, 11th graders analyze charts and graphs in order to draw conclusions. Students...
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The United States and the MDGs (10/20)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research the U.S. role in furthering and funding the MDGs. IN this U.S policy lesson, students read a speech by Andrew Natsios about the topic. Students debate over the topic after they complete research and related...
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Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

For Students 7th - 8th
In this day to combat desertification and drought worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a...
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A Look at Race in America Using Statistics

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the issue of racism in America.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze charts and graphs on blacks and whites in America.  
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Herstory: Women portrayed in film

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils examine various videos and books about Harriet Tub man, Annie Oakley, and Wilma Rudolph. They conduct research, participate in games, and write stories involving these three women.
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Minority Teenage Fathers: Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine current laws and use problem solving activities designed to develop in students the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate situations they may/ be confronted with as potential teen-aged fathers.
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Conversation Lesson: First World Obligation

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students engage in a debate about the obligation each country has to help other countries in need in order to help build their conversation skills. The format of the debate is imbedded in this lesson plan.
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The Great Depression and FDR

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders recognize some of the causes and effects of the Great Depression, and thereby explain the motives behind Roosevelt's "New Deal" program for the United States.

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