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US Department of State

America.gov: Edward R. Murrow [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the life and career of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. Examines his "This is London" reports during World War 11, the Senator McCarthy anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s, his critical treatment of migrant workers, and...
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Curated OER

Afghans Watch the Live Broadcast of the Loya Jirga

For Students 9th - 10th
Leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war torn nation together.
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Polling report.com

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This non-partisan site reports the results of the latest national public opinion polls. Constantly updates and informational.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Blink (Lesson Plans About Hate Crimes)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two lesson plans about the nature of hate crimes can be found at this P.O.V. site. Students identify elements that make up a hate crime and try to determine what motivates those who commit them. They also analyze how hate crimes are...
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Mother Jones Interview: John Hockenberry

For Students 9th - 10th
Journalist John Hockenberry is asked the tough questions in this interview. Covers many aspects of his personal life and his reporting style.