Activities and Resources

Cholera is a disease spread through contaminated drinking water. How might the breakdown of Zimbabwe's government structure have contributed to the spread of the disease?

Why might a change in the currency with which workers are paid help restore Zimbabwe's economy and end a teacher's strike?

Have students read first-hand accounts about life in Zimbabwe.


Looking for Smart Stuff? Click here to download Issue 17's edition (PDF). Answers to the Issue 17 SmartStuff are listed on Page 2 of the Issue 17 Teacher's Guide that accompanies Current Events magazine.

Resources

A SEA OF TROUBLES:

Learn more about cholera.

Find out more about Zimbabwe.

CELL PHONE HANG-UP:

Check out the National Safety Council's resources on distracted driving.

Read information and statistics about teen cell phone use from CTIA—The Wireless Association.

Find information and statistics on teen drivers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.