| Sept.
9, 2002 |
What
Is Freedom? 
Teenagers explore what freedom means to them. Related
Riverdeep activities:
Write for Your Life
Analytical Essay.
|
| August
1, 2002 |
Labels
& Lyrics
Students explore the question of whether freedom of speech of musical
artists should be upheld at any cost, no matter the price to society.
Related
Riverdeep activities: Write
for Your Life Persuasive Essay |
| May
27, 2002 |
A Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day honors those who have fallen in service to their country. |
| April
15, 2002 |
A Living History
Lesson
Groups around Massachusetts bring the Revolutionary War to life every
Patriot's Day. |
| Feb.
25, 2002 |
Bush Cool on Global
Warming
President Bush has unveiled his global warming plan. Will voluntary
incentives curb America's greenhouse gas emissions? This article is
designed for teachers to use in the classroom. |
| Feb.
4, 2002 |
Changing the Blueprint
The heated debate over human cloning continues as the U.S. Senate
tries to decide whether human cloning should be allowed for any reason.
We look at the applications and ethics of cloning. Related
Riverdeep activities: The Genetic Material, Genetic Engineering |
|
Jan. 21, 2002 |
Faith in Words
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a passionate public speaker. In honor
of the public holiday, we look at some of his most memorable speeches. |
| Jan.
14, 2002 |
Bridging the Digital
Divide
There's been progress in providing greater Internet access to
all Americans. But gaps remain. With this article, designed for use
in the classroom, teachers can help their students find meaning in
the numbers. Related
Riverdeep activities: Expressing Ratios as Percents, Exploring
Bar Graphs, Interpreting Pie Charts, Defining a Histogram, Exploring
Cumulative Frequency Tables |
| Dec.
31, 2001 |
The State of
the World's Children 2002
This article is designed for teachers to use in the classroom. The
latest report from UNICEF on the state of the world's children offers
relevant data with which student can practice math skills. Related
Riverdeep activities: Expressing Ratios as Percents, Exploring
Bar Graphs, Interpreting Pie Charts, Defining a Histogram, Exploring
Cumulative Frequency Graphs |
| Nov.
19, 2001 |
Giving Thanks
The Thanksgiving holiday shows off its American roots, but its origin
can be found in other cultures. |
| Oct.
29, 2001 |
Time Management
What is the debate over daylight saving time, both historically and
today? |
| August
27, 2001 |
The
Rights of the Homeless
Students use persuasive essays to explore their beliefs about homeless
rights. Related
Riverdeep activities: Write
for Your Life Persuasive Essay |
| August
20, 2001 |
Tales
of Ellis Island
Learn about the immigrant experience on Ellis Island during the early
twentieth century. |
| August
13, 2001 |
Ordinary
People, Extraordinary Heroes
Meet this year's Goldman Environmental Prize winners — eight
courageous activists who are working to improve our world. |
| August
13, 2001 |
The
Struggle for Survival
Indigenous groups from around the world struggle for survival. |
| July
30, 2001 |
The
Dam Dilemma
Explore why the United States is tearing down some of its dams when
other countries are building them. |
| July
16, 2001 |
The
Price of AIDS
Learn how AIDS is going to effect our global future in many ways.
Related
Riverdeep activities: Essentials of Percents, Factors Affecting
Population Growth, Introducing a Virus |
| July
9, 2001 |
Welcome
to Chinatown
An exploration of San Francisco's Chinatown leads students into a
discussion of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States
and the democracy movement in China. |
| April
11, 2001 |
Environmental Friend
or Foe?
Learn more about how some of Bush's policies may affect the environment.
|
| Feb.
28, 2001 |
An American Tree
The National Arbor Day Foundation is running a campaign to choose
a national tree for the United States. Related
Riverdeep activity: Fueling Photosynthesis with Water and
Carbon Dioxide |
| Nov.
16, 2000 |
Election 2000:
Too Close to Call
The numbers for the 2000 presidential election tell an amazing story.
|
| Nov.
6, 2000 |
Election 2000:
The Journey from Here
 Former
presidential candidate Bill Bradley offers the lessons of his campaign
and 18-year career in the Senate to the next president, and to America's
youth. |
| Oct.
30, 2000 |
Election 2000:
All Politics Is Local
The
campaign of one local candidate in Massachusetts speaks volumes about
the American political process. Related
Riverdeep activity: Interpreting Pie Charts |
| Oct.
10, 2000 |
Election 2000:
A War of Words
Presidential debates provide the opportunity for words and ideas to
make the difference in this year's election. |
| Sept.
18, 2000 |
A Historian Chronicles
America
Noted historian Stephen Ambrose earns his place among the National
Geographic Society's Explorers-in-Residence. |
| Sept.
12, 2000 |
Election 2000:
Looking for Voters
The Vanishing Voter project at Harvard's Kennedy School explores the
decline in American voter interest and participation, especially among
young people. |
| Aug.
7, 2000 |
Election 2000:
The Public Speaks, in Numbers
Public opinion polls and the numbers they present have come to play
an important part in presidential elections. Related
Riverdeep activities: Defining the Mean and Media, Solving
Absolute Value Inequalities |
| July
12, 2000 |
Election 2000:
Conventionally Speaking
In making an acceptance speech at the party's convention, a candidate's
words become part of his presidential vision. |
| July
3, 2000 |
Let the Fireworks
Begin
Fireworks dazzle us with their elaborate engineering. Related
Riverdeep activities: Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions,
Emission Spectra and the Bohr Atom, Atomic Orbitals, Periodic Table:
An Introduction |
| June
12, 2000 |
Election
2000: Philadelphia Story
A national political convention brings more than a presidential nomination
to a city. Related
Riverdeep activity: Calculating Percent Increases
|
| May
9, 2000 |
Election
2000: Doing the Science and Math
Mathematician John Allen Paulos proves why the candidates need to
understand basic math and science concepts. Related
Riverdeep activities: Defining the Mean and Median, The Genetic
Code. Related
Riverdeep event: Speaking of Numbers |
| Apr.
11, 2000 |
Election
2000: Is Three a Crowd?
Third party candidates play an important role in presidential elections.
|
| Mar.
14, 2000 |
This Is Your
Future. Don't Leave It Blank
Census data helps students explore relationships among income, education
level, race, and gender. Related
Riverdeep activities: Enrollment in School, Demographics by
Country, Stem-and-Leaf Plots and Box Plots, Scatter Plots and Linear
Best-fit Graphs |
| Mar.
7, 2000 |
Election
2000: Do Slogans Serve the Candidates?
Good campaign slogans define the candidate and take aim at the opposition.
|
| Feb.
21, 2000 |
Beyond
the Cherry Tree
Myths and legends surround George Washington. |
| Feb.
21, 2000 |
Changing
Precedent: Lincoln and Slavery
Abraham Lincoln's views show him to be a man of his times.
|
| Feb.
8, 2000 |
Election
2000: What's at Issue?
This year's presidential election campaign focuses on a wide range
of issues. |
| Jan.
17, 2000 |
Martin Luther
King, Jr.'s Dream Lives On
Dr. King's words inspire others to follow in his footsteps.
|
| Jan.
17, 2000 |
Schools
Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. into the Future
Schools
named for Dr. Martin Luther King commemorate his birthday in art,
concerts, and special programs. |
| Jan.
11, 2000 |
Election
2000: What the Polls Say
Examining the numbers aids candidates in analyzing voter opinion.
Related
Riverdeep activities: Defining the Mean and Median, Solving
Absolute Value Inequalities |
