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CIVICS, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS - New Cabinet Appointments
TOPIC: There are several changes to President Bush's Cabinet for his second
term. Who are the new Cabinet members? What Cabinet post will they fill?
SEARCH TERMS: Cabinet

INTERNATIONAL - Iraq Elections
TOPIC: Iraq's new government elections created special actions not usually
taken with this type of election. What actions were needed? Why?
SEARCH TERMS: elections AND Iraq

PEOPLE - Shirley Chisholm
TOPIC: Shirley Chisholm made significant contributions to the United States.
What was notable about her?
SEARCH TERMS: Chisholm, Shirley

ENVIRONMENT - Natural Disasters
TOPIC: Tsunamis, mudslides, avalanches, and floods have all occurred
recently. What is the definition of each? Where did they occur? What was
the affect of each?
SEARCH TERMS: tsunami OR landslides OR avalanche OR floods

SOCIAL STUDIES RESEARCH TOPICS
CRIME AND LAW - Limited Government Document Access
TOPIC: The FBI wants to limit some of its documents the public is requesting
under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). What is this act? Why would
the FBI want to limit document access?
SEARCH TERMS: freedom of information AND public records

ECONOMICS - U.S. Deficit
TOPIC: The U.S. government's plan to cut the deficit in half by 2009 is on
track. How much is the deficit? What are the reasons for this large amount?
SEARCH TERMS: federal budget AND budget deficits

EDUCATION - College Recruiting
TOPIC: How have colleges traditionally attracted students to apply for
admission to their school? How has this changed?
SEARCH TERMS: colleges and universities AND recruitment

HISTORY - Prehistoric Site in Danger
TOPIC: Parts of the Casa Grande Ruins were built AD 550-700 and other parts
between 1200-1450. Who built this site? Who built this site? What is
attacking it? Are there other historic sites in this same area?
SEARCH TERMS: Arizona AND historic buildings and sites

SCIENCE AND HEALTH RESEARCH TOPICS

ENVIRONMENT - World's Largest Iceberg
TOPIC: The world's largest iceberg has run aground. Where is it located?
What affect is it having on this area? Are there other icebergs in the
world?
SEARCH TERMS: icebergs

HEALTH - Restricting Sales of Cold Medicines
TOPIC: What's the difference between over-the-counter drugs and prescription
drugs? Why is there legislation to put some over-the-counter drugs for colds
behind the counter so that they are not readily available?
SEARCH TERMS: over-the-counter drugs

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Space Walks
TOPIC: Astronauts ventured outside the international space station recently
for a walk in space. Why did they do this? What other space walks have
taken place? What was accomplished during those walks?
SEARCH TERMS: space walks

SPORTS - Super Bowl XXXIX
TOPIC: The teams for this year's Super Bowl have been determined. Who are
they? How did they get to play in this game?
SEARCH TERMS: Super Bowl

ARTS AND LITERATURE RESEARCH TOPICS

FILM AND TELEVISION - Golden Globe and Academy Awards
TOPIC: The Golden Globe Awards have been presented. The Academy Awards
nominations have been announced. What are the differences and similarities
in these awards?
SEARCH TERMS: Golden Globe Awards OR Academy Awards

FINE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE - Philip Johnson
TOPIC: Philip Johnson, a well-known architect, designed a very unique type of
building. What was so unusual about his building designs that made him
famous?
SEARCH TERMS: Johnson, Philip (architect)

LITERATURE - Diaries and Blogs
TOPIC: What is a diary? What is a blog? What do they have in common? How
are they different? Do you keep one of these?
SEARCH TERMS: diaries AND blogs

FILM AND TELEVISION - American Idol
TOPIC: Auditions are being held for contests to compete on American Idol.
Where are they taking place? How is the judging done?
SEARCH TERMS: American Idol