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Breaking News English: Guantanamo Britons to be Released
In this English worksheet, students read "God Awarded Victory in US Court Case," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.Breaking News English:
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Charitable Giving
Charitable organizations and monetary donations to these organizations are the focus of the financial literacy lesson plan presented here. Learners explore how donations benefit both the organization and the people it serves. Each pupil...
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Credit Reports
Middle schoolers discover why it's important to establish a positive credit history and understand the value of credit reports to lenders and borrowers. They apply legal guidelines to establish the uses of a credit report other than...
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Insurance Why's and How's
Middle schoolers explore the primary purposes of a variety of types of insurance. They determine who benefits the most from insurance coverage, and examine the factors that lead to increases and decreases in insurance premiums. The...
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The Monroe Doctrine: U.S. Foreign Affairs (circa 1782-1823) and James Monroe
Students read the test of the Monroe Doctrine then list the key points and discuss its central tenets.
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World War II: Internment in Hawaii
Students examine world history by writing an essay in class. In this World War II instructional activity, students identify the attack on Pearl Harbor, the response from the U.S and the effect it had on Japanese-Americans. Students...
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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970
With a combination of images, maps, and valuable information, this presentation is a strong resource for a history class that is coming out of a WWII unit and into a Cold War unit. Some points are outlined for students, while others are...
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11 September memorial
Young scholars analyze the events of September 11. They read news stories and discuss the events of September 2001. Students explore the meaning of symblism. They design a memorial to commemorate the event.
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The Staffing Exercise: A Lesson Cluster for Civics
Students discuss gender bias and non-traditional career areas as they relate to governmental appointed positions. The participate in a simulation in which they apply for and decide who would get traditionally male positions in the Dept....
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Hope vs. History
Students explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. In this World History lesson plan, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main...
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Reservoir Activity
Students research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.
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California Primary 2000
Students explore the open primary system and the candidates that appeared on the ballot in California's Presidential Primary in 2000. A variety of issues and sites are explored and form the focus of this lesson.
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Breaking News English: CIA
In this CIA worksheet, students 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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Understanding the Debt Ceiling Debate and the Budget Control Act of 2011
Upper graders listen to a podcast on the EconTalk website featuring economist Keith Hennessey. The podcast focuses on the Budget Control Act of 2011, the national debt, and government spending. They read specifics about the BCA, then...
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Presidential Faces Worthy of Recognition
Using dollars and cents to study the biographies and achievements of America's past presidents.
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Breaking News English: World Bank Boss Sorry for Payout to Girlfriend
In this ESL comprehension instructional activity, students read or listen to a passage, complete warm-up activities, then a wide variety of before, during, after and homework activities. Answers are included.
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Breaking News English: U.S. Missile Shield
In this U.S. missile shield worksheet, students 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,...
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Breaking News English: Tony Blair Announces His Resignation
In this English worksheet, students read "Tony Blair Announces His Resignation," 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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Haiti – International Rescue
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. For this disaster recovery lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the international rescue in...
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THAT'S A "GIRLS" JOB!
Learners identify the differences in males and females and examine how sex roles are traditional.
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Investigating Nontraditional Occupations
Learners identify career areas that are nontraditional for their gender. They identify women (or men if they are underrepresented) who are leaders and achievers in the particular core content curriculum area.
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Meet Antonin Dvorak
Students engage in a lesson that is related to the history of Antonin Dvorak. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students listen and identify some of the basic elements of music. The lesson includes background...
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The German Occupation of the Rhineland
Learners discover the history of WWII by investigating the Nazis. In this World History lesson, students identify the Rhineland, the Treaty of Versailles, and how Nazis broke the agreement. Learners read transcripts of secret...
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Christiane Amanpour
In this Christiane Amanpour activity, students read about the life of the news reporter, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.