Social Studies
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Lesson Plans
Technology and Activism in Mexico
The following global affairs lesson plan for history, ELA, Spanish, and Humanities teachers investigates the use of technology in Mexico to combat corruption, and the impacts of that activism.
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Meet the Journalists: Allison Shelley and Ana P. Santos
Writer Ana P. Santos and documentary photographer Allison Shelley traveled to Denmark for their...
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The World's Disappearing Sand
Students analyze how an author structures and supports a story about disappearing sand reserves, then create visual campaigns that increase awareness about sand depletion.
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A Game Revealing Africa's Offshore Empires
This lesson guides students through the game "Continent of Secrets," which reveals what investigative journalists uncovered about the use of offshore companies by African businesses.
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Cold War Fault Lines
Students explore explore Nick Schifrin and Zach Fannin’s project “Cold War Fault Lines," which considers growing military activity in Eastern Europe.
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HIV/AIDS In Palm Beach County, Florida
In this lesson, students will learn about AIDS in Florida, and participate in an activity understand the role of health education and its impact on the AIDS epidemic in the United States.
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HIV/AIDS in Haiti: The Prison
In this lesson, students will participate in a class discussion using the articles by Antigone Barton focusing on the work of Dr. John May.
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HIV/AIDS in Haiti: An Island of Hope and Despair
Students discuss the statement “Haiti is an island of hope and despair.” The students also discuss how the United States and/or its citizens have contributed to hope and despair in Haiti.
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HIV/AIDS in the Dominican Republic
In this lesson, students will participate in a Socratic Seminar using the Palm Beach Post article to dialogue about the impact of AIDS in the Dominican Republic.
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Israel, Palestine, and Idi Amin
The following lesson plan for teachers explores how an author balances narrative storytelling and facts while exploring Uganda's connections to Israel over several decades.
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More than half of all HIV-positive individuals will experience an eye complication during their...
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South Africa's Bid to End AIDS
Students analyze how journalist Jon Cohen unfolds an analysis of HIV prevention measures in South Africa in order to create their own promotional tools.