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Trans-Pacific Partnership: What You Need to Know

POLITICS The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a controversial proposed free trade agreement. What makes it such a big deal? (Toronto Star) Use our resources to play the “Trading Game.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map of countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership, in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas President Obama is hoping to get trade promotion authority (often … Continue reading Trans-Pacific Partnership: What You Need to Know

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7 Things You Don’t Know About Mother’s Day

UNITED STATES Mother’s Day seems harmless enough. Treat mom to brunch. Buy flowers. Good times. But the story of the modern holiday is rife with controversy, conflict, and consumerism run amok. Learn some of these strange-but-true facts. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to get some ideas for indoor and outdoor family fun with mum. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources … Continue reading 7 Things You Don’t Know About Mother’s Day

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Will Huge Batteries Save Us From Power Blackouts?

TECHNOLOGY In projects across the United States, batteries are providing backup power and integrating renewable energy into the nation’s electric grid. (Nat Geo News) Use this activity to learn more about grid modernization. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through our activity “Conserving Energy through Grid Modernization.” Apply its central questions to the energy … Continue reading Will Huge Batteries Save Us From Power Blackouts?

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EU Files Antitrust Charges Against Google

BUSINESS The European Union has escalated its antitrust probe of Google Inc., filing formal charges against the U.S. search giant. (Wall Street Journal) Use our resources to learn more about Google’s genesis. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources. Discussion Ideas The European Union has accused Google of violating antitrust law. What are antitrust laws? Antitrust laws protect consumers from trusts and … Continue reading EU Files Antitrust Charges Against Google

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New U.S. Fracking Rules Earn Disdain from Both Sides

ENVIRONMENT No sooner had the Interior Department released new fracking rules for public lands than industry groups announced a lawsuit to halt what they called “a reaction to unsubstantiated concerns.” (Nat Geo Great Energy Challenge blog) Use our activity to understand hydraulic fracturing. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through our activity “Extracting Natural … Continue reading New U.S. Fracking Rules Earn Disdain from Both Sides

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