Hot Issues in the News
Using current news stories, translate the current HOT Topics in the news into messages you can publish in your Global Newsletter. Or you might think about an event in recent history and investigate that. Go to newspapers online; for example, the Washington Post or New York Times. Try to explain both sides of the issues. You may choose to write about nuclear energy, clean water issues, or national health care.
Washingtonpost.com
http://www.washingtonpost.com
The New York Times on the Web
http://www.nytimes.com

Geography Search Game
Prepare a geography search game for another team. Think of several political or geographic locations and offer five clues to identify each place. Be sure that you give the other team the hardest clue first, then make sure each subsequent clue gives more information.

The Cost of Food Around the World
Focus on food prices around the world. Your teacher will help you find another class or classes in other countries. What percentage of your family income goes to buy food? How about in other countries – do you think it will be a greater or lesser percentage?