Summary
In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers recommended that the agency approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11. The Pentagon is warning that the Islamic State in Afghanistan could be able to strike at the U.S. within 6 to 12 months. State media in Iran say a cyberattack closed gas stations across the country.
Five Facts
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Who
has approved the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 5-11 year olds?
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What
major crisis happened in the North African country of Sudan this week?
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Where
did authorities claim a cyber-attack closed fuel pumps across an entire country?
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Where
are some of the places affected by severe storms in the U.S. this week?
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Why
has former president Trump demanded the Biden administration refuse to release documents related to the march on the Capitol on January 6?
Focus Questions
What do you think world leaders will be able to accomplish when they meet in Glasgow, Scotland to set policy goals for climate change? Do you think the most likely solutions to climate change will come from international treaties, the political leadership or individual countries or efforts of individual citizens?
For More
What are Sustainable Development Goals, and how can students and others use them to help address climate change? Use
this full lesson plan
to find out.
