In this English worksheet, students read "Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "Four Dead in Indian "Diamond" Hunt," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection

Pupils read an article about the federal regulation of vehicle safety. In this consumer safety instructional activity, students evaluate the article by discussing questions about safety. Pupils identify a problem related to vehicle...

Students study the world's cultures and learn about various country's values and beliefs. In this cultures lesson, students use the worksheet and work in pairs to discuss each culture question. Students then discuss the worksheet as a...

Pupils research and identify philanthropic organizations involved in current events. In this current events lesson, students search newspaper articles for philanthropic organizations, such as the Red Cross, and how they are related to a...

Students discuss the concept of schools paying students as an incentive for scoring higher on standardized tests. They debate the key issues of this question and write a letter to the local board of education expressing their position.

Twelfth graders give their current events presentations to the class today. After completing the "T" exercise on classifying certain individuals as Democrats or Republicans, they pair up to figure out where the political parties fit into...

Sixth graders explore current events and their location. They locate different countries on a map. Students diagram differences and similarities between countries. They match facts to appropriate countries.

Students will perform research and reflect upon a newspaper article. The lesson plan will help them to refine reading and cognitive skills of forming a personal opinion. The learners will ultimately learn and grow into a greater...

Students explore the non-partisan and disparate position the United States government and political figures are taking regarding U.S. military presence in Iraq. They analyze and summarize current accounts and coverage of the events in Iraq.

Students, in groups, review recent newspapers and news media. They construct a poster using items from the newspaper grouped under four categories: rights being practiced or enjoyed, rights being denied, rights being protected, and...

Students analyze current events and write and deliver extemporaneous speeches to the class. They define and discuss extemporaneous speeches, conduct research and deliver their speech, and participate in a peer evaluation of students'...

Students, in groups, research an issue they feel is significant in today's world. They present and justify specific actions for the audience to take that would help to better the issue of public concern.

Students research the priorities and needs of an assigned country. They come together and debate current events from the point of view of the country they are representing.

Students examine current events and create an artistic image that portrays the feelings brought forth by these readings.

Students watch a video about one woman who planned to commit murder because of a cheerleading scandal.

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