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Walk Through History
First the Vikings raided Great Britain, and then they set up camp and moved in. Learners explore Viking times and discuss reasons why groups choose to settle. They construct a class timeline, engage in several online activities, and then...
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Sorting and Using Materials
First and second graders see that everyday objects are made from a variety of materials. They interact with objects such as keys, plastic spoons, a wooden ruler, a towel, and a plastic bag. A discussion ensues which leads them to...
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Coasts
Youngsters study the variety of ways that coastlines can be eroded. They do this by accessing a website, embedded in the plan, and answering questions found on the pages. This activity is meant to be done individually, so everyone in the...
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Reception
A nice instructional activity on recognizing and counting from one to nine is here for you. In it, learners hold up number cards which reflect the number of monkeys who are left during a reading of the story, "How Many Monkey's Left?" A...
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Qu'est-ce que c'est?
Not a lesson plan, per se, this webpage offers some activities to help your young French language learners pose and answer the question qu'est-ce que c'est? My favorite: kids take turns choosing objects out of a box and guessing what...
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Counting in French: Numbers 7 - 12
Counting from seven to twelve in French is the foundational skill of a lesson from the BBC. Learners respond in French to the question, "How much is that?" (Ça fait combien?). The "Notes" and "Reinforcement" sections have inventive...
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Light and Dark
Pupils investigate different sources of light. In this light instructional activity, students determine that light occurs naturally as well as with technology created by mankind. Pupils work together to identify sources of light....
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Bbc: Ukraine Still Feeling Gas Pressure
A 2007 news report that examines on the dispute between the Ukraine and Russia over the cost of natural gas supplied by Russia.
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Bbc News: Iceman's Final Meal
Doctors use modern technology to determine the last meal of Otzi, the Iceman who was discovered in 1991 who lived approximately 5,300 years ago.
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Bbc News: Story of the War in Iraq
Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.
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Bbc: Uganda's Northern War
The United Nation's Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Jan Egeland, discusses the conflict in Northern Uganda and what has been done to alleviate the suffering there. (August 29, 2006)
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Bbc: Haiti Flood Deaths May Top 2000
This article discusses the 2004 floods in Haiti following tropical storm Jeanne. (September 28, 2004)
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Bbc: 1983: Thatcher Triumphs Again
Detailed analysis of the election of 1983 in which Margaret Thatcher was decisively re-elected. Includes audio clips from BBC broadcasts.
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Bbc: Voices From Kashmir
First person accounts by the people who live in Kashmir includes what they think about the conflict between India and Pakistan.
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Bbc: The Future of Kashmir
Different maps that show the potential solutions to the India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir. Gives scenarios that show the religious make-up of each region to be separated.
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Bbc: Charged Aide Quits Cheney Office
BBC article that discusses the indictment of Scooter Libby for perjury and obstruction of justice in the investigation of the Valerie Plame CIA leak. Video, links to other resources, and information on the indictment accompany this...
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Bbc: Cia Leak Probe: Key Players
Background of the key players in the Valerie Plame scandal provided by the BBC.
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Bbc: Libby Indictment [Pdf]
This primary source document describes the moment when Scooter Libby was indicted in 2003 for obstruction of justice, false statements, and perjury.
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Bbc: Mapping the Destruction: New Orleans
Interactive map that allows you to see before and after pictures of areas of New Orleans. There are also two enlightening videos that shows the conditions of New Orleans in the days immediately after Hurricane Katrina.
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Bbc: In Pictures: New Orleans Before and After
Vivid slideshow of photographs of New Orleans during the flooding by Hurricane Katrina and two months later.
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Bbc: Inside the Hurricane Zone
BBC News reporter gives his first-hand experiences as he tours neighborhoods stricken by Hurricane Katrina. Very intriguing September 2005 report.
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Bbc News: Ukraine M Ps Reject Result of Vote
Article reports on the crisis in Ukraine due to the presidential vote of November, 2004. Viktor Yanukovych was declared the winner, but was challenged by Viktor Yushchenko. Be sure to click on the Ukrainian demonstrators' views for a...
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Bbc: Africa's Permanent Food Crisis
A BBC report (1/06)on the complex problem of hunger in Africa. The article tells which countries are most affected, gives some reasons for the problem, and ideas of what can be done to alleviate the situation.
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Bbc: The Channel Tunnel
This illustrated feature provides a history of the Channel Tunnel, the train tunnel connecting France and Britain under the English Channel, officially opened in 1994.