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New York Times
Lesson Plans
Closed Book or New Chapter?:
Differing Viewpoints on the Amadou Diallo Verdict
Cite Your Sites!:
Exploring the Internet's Role in Academic Plagiarism
Where Does History Stand on the Last Stand?:
Re-Examining the Battle of Little Bighorn
Delegating Authorities:
Comparing Democratic Systems Around the World
Ireland:
Exploring the History of the Conflict in Ireland
Exploring Op-Ed Pieces
as Vehicles Through Which Leaders Share Their Opinions on Controversial Issues (Stem Cell discussion)
Conflicts of Current Interest:
Analyzing Conflicts in News from Around the Globe Using Conflict Resolution Techniques
Can Time Heal All Wounds?:
Examining the Lingering Effects of Violence and the Healing Process in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and in Other Communities with Tense Pasts
THAT'S MOOR LIKE IT!:
An Experience in Modernizing Shakespeare's "Othello"
THE POWER OF WORDS:
Exploring Responses to the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
SPEAK OUT!:
Examining the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the United States Through Editorial Writing
HEEDING ADVICE:
Learning About Foreign Perspectives on Impending Warfare
CASTING A WARY EYE?:
Examining Views of Race in the Wake of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
CONSIDER THE SOURCE:
Comparing News Coverage About the Taliban Regime from Around the World
THE RENEWED GLORY OF OLD GLORY:
Examining Patriotism as a Response to National Crisis in Recent History
AFGHAN I STAND:
Learning and Teaching about the Culture and History of Afghanistan
MUSICAL CARES:
Exploring the Message of Peace in Popular Music
THOU DOST PROTEST:
Analyzing Anti-American Protests Around the World
TROUBLED TIMES:
Helping Students Express Wartime Fears and Anxieties
SPREADING THE WORD:
Analyzing the Use of Propaganda in the War Against Terrorism
UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
Examining the United States' Role in Nation Building
ALLIANCE OR COMPLIANCE?:
Analyzing Power Relationships Inside and Outside Afghanistan
EMBLEMS OF THE LAND I LOVE:
Exploring the History and Impact of Patriotic Images
FOSTERING HOME:
A Roundtable Discussion Exploring the Lives of Child Afghan Refugees
FEAR FACTORS:
Confronting Childhood Fears Through Creative Writing
ACTIVISM OR TERRORISM?:
Examining the Tactics of Radical Animal Rights and Eco-Saboteur Groups
KABUL'S TROUBLES:
Taking a Look at Afghanistan's Turbulent Political Past and Present
VALUABLE LESSONS:
Examining the Role of Civil Liberties in the American Value System
FOR THE SAKE OF SECURITY:
Analyzing Civil Liberties in the Wake of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
MAKING MAGIC:
Drawing Upon Successful Elements of the "Harry Potter" Series to Develop Short Films
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL:
Examining Wartime Tribunals and Their Congruence with the American Justice System
PEACE OUT?:
Using Problem Solving Strategies and Primary Sources to Address the Crisis in Israel
GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS:
Exploring Communication Methods and Technologies
AT WHAT COST?:
Examining the Hidden Costs of War
NOBEL PEACEKEEPING:
Examining the Goals Outlined in the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize Lecture
KEEPING THE FAITH:
Exploring the Intersection of Religion and Modernity
THE TUG OF WAR:
Exploring the Rationale Behind Potential Future Military Strikes in the War Against Terrorism
RING AROUND THE PROSE-Y:
Examining the Genre of the "Heroic Quest" as Explored in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring"
OLD HOBBITS ARE HARD TO BREAK:
Learning About the Marketing of Motion Pictures on the Web
THE SORCERERS SHOWN:
Comparing Similar Character Genres in Literature and Film
KNOW YOUR RITES:
Exploring Coming-Of-Age Ceremonies Around the World
CIVIL SERVICES:
Exploring the Lasting Impact of the Civil Rights Movement
ON THE AIR:
Examining the Roles of African-American Entertainers Throughout Television History
WILL THE SUPREME COURT VOUCH FOR VOUCHERS?:
Examining How Past and Present Supreme Court Rulings Impact American Education
EXECUTIVE DECISIONS:
Exploring the Impact of Presidential Decisions Throughout History
FREEDOM FIGHTERS:
Learning About the Branches and Special Units of the United States Military
TRADING OFF:
Examining Multiple Perspectives on the Effects of NAFTA on Mexico and the United States
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE NOTES:
Exploring American Music Genres
A RAY OF HOPE?:
Examining the Saudi Plan for Peace in the Middle East
STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE:
Learning About Figures in History Through the Primary Sources They Created
NUCLEAR REACTIONS:
Exploring the History of Nuclear Weapons and the Current Consideration of Their Inclusion in the United States' Military Planning
A MATTER OF OPINION:
Learning How Editorials and Opposite Editorials Respond to Current Events
SHEDDING LIGHT ON AN "INVISIBLE" PROBLEM:
Advocating Awareness of Issues of Homelessness
NOTHING BUT THE NEWS:
Exploring and Creating "Important" News Stories
JUDGES ON TRIAL:
Examining the Selection of Supreme Court Justices
HOT COMMODITIES IN TURM-OIL?:
Using Oil as a Starting Point to Learn about Commodities Trading
TOUGH TRUCES:
A Lesson on the Causes and Prevention of Gang Violence
GRADE EXPECTATIONS:
Critiquing Ways in Which Education Initiatives Promote Diversity and Other College Admissions Criteria
ALL MIXED UP:
Exploring the Controversy Behind 'Mash-Up' Music
BIRMINGHAM BLUES:
Exploring the History of the American Civil Rights Struggle Through Poetry
WORLDS APART:
A Teach-In on Apartheid in South Africa
NEWSWORTHY INTENTIONS:
Exploring the Risky and Edifying Dimensions of Satire
CUBA ON MY MIND:
Exploring Cuban History, Politics, Society, and Culture
POP TURNED ART:
Creating Art Out of Popular Culture
OBJECTS OF MEMORY:
Considering How Single Objects Can Memorialize Important Historic Events
INQUIRING MINDS:
Exploring Issues Related to the Joint Congressional Investigation of the Events of September 11
A TEST OF FAITH:
Exploring the Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church
LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE:
Examining American Pop Cultural Influence Around the World
WORTH THE RISK?:
Examining the Dangers and Rewards of Living in High-Risk Areas Throughout the World
MIXED BLESSINGS:
Exploring the Separation of Church and State in Patriotic Poetry and Song
SUITABLE SCHOOLS:
Exploring What It Takes to Become a Well-Informed Citizen
PERSUASIVE PRESSURES:
Exploring Ways to Win Votes and Influence People
A COMMUNITY RESPONDS:
Exploring Community Reactions to Police Brutality
REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST:
Exploring the Power of Words Through the Speeches of American Presidents
SIZING UP SCHOOLS:
Exploring State Education Standards
WAR GAMES:
Exploring the Potential of United States Military Action Against Iraq
SING YOUR MIND:
Learning About the History and Power of Protest Songs
PLAYING BY DIFFERENT RULES:
Examining American Imperialism Abroad
DRUMS OF WAR:
Exploring How Politics Shapes American War Policy
DO THE RIGHT THING:
Finding Solutions for the Causes of Gang Violence
SUNKEN HAZARD:
Investigating Potential Effects of the Prestige Oil Spill
DECLARATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE:
Exploring American Indian Rights to Self-Governance
METING JUSTICE:
Exploring the Murder of Emmett Till
AND THEN WHAT HAPPENED, INSPECTOR?:
Developing Interactive Scenarios about the United Nations Inspections in Iraq
OUR CITY, OUR WORDS:
Writing Poetry Celebrating Student Impressions of Their City
TRUE ADMISSIONS:
Exploring How Words Are Not the Only Way to Define Diversity on a College Campus
LET THERE BE PEACE:
Exploring the Accomplishments of Nobel Peace Prize Recipients
BURNING HATRED:
Discussing the Constitutional Conflict Over Cross Burning
"WHITEWASHING" HISTORY:
Exploring Topics of Civil Rights from 1948-1964
2002: THE YEAR IN REVIEW:
Looking Back at the Events and Trends That Shaped the Past Year
TRYING TEENS:
Exploring the Development of the Juvenile Justice System in the United States
ARM WRESTLING:
Comparing and Contrasting Current Arms Concerns in Iraq and North Korea
PARDON ME, PLEASE:
Examining Executive Pardons of Capital Cases
IT ALL ADDS UP:
Using Statistics to Persuade People to Recycle
THE RACE TO LEARN:
Exploring the Historical Role of Race in Education
"ROLE" CALL:
Enacting a Meeting of the United Nations Security Council
WHITE HOUSE HAVOC:
Exploring How American Presidents Have Dealt with Crises
EUROPE’S LAST RESORT:
Understanding the European Union’s Position on the Use of Force in Iraq
STANZA PROUD:
Examining the Life and Times of America's Poet Laureates
RUSHING THE BORDER:
Discussing the Complex Issues of Immigrants Who Overstay Their Legal Welcome
VETERANS' VOYAGES:
Gathering First-Hand Reports of a Soldier's Experience Far From Home
THE WHOLE STORY:
Learning to Write Informative and Thorough News Articles
DIPLOMATIC DUTIES:
Examining the Development of American Foreign Policy
ACTS OF DEFIANCE?:
Contemplating War in Iraq
GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME FREEDOM:
Analyzing the History, Culture, and Politics of the Words "Liberty" and "Freedom"
DISCRIMINATING ISSUES:
Examining How U.S. Law Defines Discrimination
COVERING THE ISSUES:
Creating Album Covers That Reflect Students' Political and Social Concerns
FOR WHOM DOES THE BELL TOLL?:
Gauging Public Opinion about Death During War
UNMASKING THE MIDDLE EAST:
Examining the Political, Religious and Ethnic Relationships Among Middle Eastern Countries
THE DAWN OF A NEW E.R.A.:
Debating the Equal Rights Amendment
PUTTING HISTORY IN ITS PLACE:
Developing Theme-Based Guides to Historic Places
ON THE RUN:
Investigating Famous F.B.I. Fugitives
CULTURAL CAPITAL:
Examining How Immigrant Groups Adjust to American Society
TRIBAL TRUTHS:
Exploring the American-Indian Perspectives Toward the Bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
MANAGING OR MEDDLING?:
Considering the Role of Foreign Powers in Nation-Rebuilding or Restoration
ACTION? AFFIRMATIVE!:
Reviewing the June, 2003 Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
CHARACTERS' COMING OF AGE:
Updating Children's Literary Favorites Through Character Development and Creative Writing
MARCHING ON:
Learning About the New Civil Rights Movement
SET IN STONE?:
Considering Issues and Sensitivities in the Separation of Church and State
THEY HAVE ISSUES:
Exploring the Political Platforms of the 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidates
EX-CONFLICTS:
Brainstorming Discharge Plans to Prevent Recidivism for Prison Inmates
ALPHABET SOUP:
Exploring the World's Different Alphabets
COMBAT CREDENTIALS:
Exploring Presidents' Military Pasts
PICTURING HISTORY:
Examining How Photographs Both Document and Distort History
LIFE IN LETTERS:
Exploring the Connection between an Author's Life and Work
POLL-ICY PERCEPTIONS:
Designing Polls to Measure Public Opinion about Policy Issues
HIGHER (PRICED) EDUCATION:
Considering How to Counteract the Rising Price of College Tuition
WORRIED SICK:
Analyzing the Health Insurance System in the United States
LOUD AND CLEAR:
Examining Protest Strategies Throughout History
NEIGHBORLY INTERESTS:
Comparing and Contrasting Characteristics of Canada and the United States
THE CAPTIVE'S AUDIENCE:
Analyzing the Capture of Deposed Iraqi Leader Saddam Hussein
GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE:
Evaluating Terror Threats Around the World
RADIO FREE AMERICA?:
Exploring the Controversy Over Media Consolidation in Radio
OOH, YOU'RE IN TROUBLE!:
Debating the Consequences of Disruptive Behavior in School
PUTTING A FACE TO THE NUMBERS:
Revealing First-Hand Accounts of Historical Genocide
(IN)FRINGE BENEFITS?:
Investigating Intellectual Property and Copyright in the Information Age
LIBERTY, EQUALITY, UNIFORMITY?:
Debating Secularism in France's Public Schools
