After groups present their information, have each student write an editorial about whether or not the U.S. government and American industries should support the development of renewable energies. Refer students to multimedia resources, including the last two links below, to research President Bush's proposed energy plan, and the extent to which it promotes the development of renewable energies. After students present their findings, have them discuss whether or not they support the plan. Direct students, working in small groups, to research both sides of this issue and share their findings. Inform students that mushing has a language all its own.
Students can recall some of the dog commands from the video for some examples of mushing jargon.
Ask students for examples of terms and phrases used in other sports. After a brief discussion, divide the class into small groups. Direct each group to take on the role of a team of advisers to Senator McCain. Have groups research his positions on major issues, then decide, based on what they know about him and the American voters, whether or not they would recommend he run for president in 2004. Have each group present its recommendation to the class, along with its rationale.