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Pbs News Hour Extra: Tracking the Health Effects of Natural Disasters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, on public health, and study diseases and other secondary conditions associated with stagnant water. Lesson includes resources for students to research epidemics and...
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Pbs: News Hour Extra: Video Clip Board: Will Electric Cars Rule the Road?

For Students 9th - 10th
Video considers the prospects for battery-powered electric cars and asks if they can compete with gas-powered ones.
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Pbs Online News Hour: The Aids Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource examines the AIDS crisis. Articles on free HIV tests and prevention are included. The resource consists of HIV/Aids infections by region and a teacher lesson plan.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Green Party History

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online provides this profile of the Green Party in the United States and other nations.
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Pbs News Hour: 'Catcher in the Rye' Author Leaves Behind Tales of Teen Angst

For Students 9th - 10th
J.D. Salinger, author of the popular book "Catcher in the Rye," passed away in January 2010. This article advocates what he left behind ~ a legacy of debate over literature as a valuable and contentious resource.(January 29, 2010)....
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Khmer Rouge Leaders Face Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Students read and discuss this article (dated March 27, 2009) on the trial of Khmer Rouge leaders and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible...
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Pbs News Hour: Government Profile: Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This large site looks at the country, government structure, electoral and legal system of Afghanistan.
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Pbs News Hour: Politics of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent PBS site that reports on current events in Pakistan. Be sure to use the menu on the right hand side which includes a timeline of Pakistan divided into these major themes: Independence, Nuclear Ambitions, Fighting Terrorism, and...
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Pbs News Hour: Israeli Palestinian Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to news articles, background reports, and other resources such as maps and lesson plans concerning the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Updated to December, 2010.
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Pbs News Hour: Governing Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of the most recent news stories related to Iran from The PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Also provides maps, a timeline and profiles of the significant leaders in Iran. (21 September 2010)
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Pbs Online News Hour: Mark Twain, a Special Report

For Students 9th - 10th
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a daily news broadcast on PBS, offers a special report on Mark Twain and his missing manuscript, "A Murder, a Mystery and a Marriage." A timeline of Mark Twain's life is also provided.
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Pbs News Hour: African Embassy Bombings

For Students 9th - 10th
A special report from PBS on the African embassy bombings in 1998. Links to various articles on different associated topics.
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Pbs News Hour: Carter's Pardon

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a look back on the aftermatch of the Vietnam War. Some thoughts from experts on the issue of Jimmy Carter's pardon of Vietnam draft dodgers.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Revisiting Waco

For Students 9th - 10th
News article revisits the Waco incident in light of the Justice Department admitting "to using pyrotechnic devices at the compound."
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Pbs News Hour: Leaked Military Documents Create Controversy Over Role of Press

For Students 9th - 10th
When confidential information about the US war in Afghanistan was leaked many government officials, as well as others, worried if it was an overstretch of power by the press.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Brood X Is Back 17 Year Cicadas

For Students 9th - 10th
This NewsHour archive piece describes Brood X, the periodical cicada emergence that takes place every 17 years in many Eastern states.
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News Hour Extra: Obama Overturns Restrictions on Stem Cell Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Utilize this segment highlighting President Barack Obama's reversal of the decisions the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research in the classroom. March 10, 2009.
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Outlines Economic Plan in Address to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama addresses Congress with his plan for the economy following his signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Teachers and leaders can utilize the discussion questions provided. February 25, 2009
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Pbs News Hour: Massive Spending Bill Aims to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
With fear in the eyes of the nation, NewsHour Extra provides highlights of President Obama's stimulus package followed by discussion questions. February 18, 2009.
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Pbs Newshour: Supreme Court Rules Against Gun Ban

For Students 9th - 10th
The Second Amendment and the right for United States citizens to bear arms is an issue often contested throughout the United States today. A recent ruling by the US Supreme Court is another example of such issues. June 30, 2010
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Pbs News Hour: Democrats Push Through Historic, Controversial Health Care Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama signed into law a historic health care bill; making the most dramatic changes to the American health care system in four decades. Follow the details of the bill, its history, and the controversy behind this historic bill,...
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Plans Change Dramatically for u.s. Financial Bailout

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and educators can deepen their knowledge of the bank bailout in the US and how it should be used to stimulate the economy and get businesses back up and running through these activities and lesson plan. November 14, 2008
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Pbs News Hour: Financial Reform Law Aims to Prevent Economic Crash

For Students 9th - 10th
In July, 2010 the U.S. Congress passed a financial reform bill that will greatly change America's economy and is the largest financial overhaul since the New Deal. (July 16, 2010)