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Michigan United Conservationists Club (M.U.C.C). v. Michigan Secretary of State: An Issue of Referendum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the procedures of the Michigan Supreme Court. They identify the processes and procedures being used. They debate a case that was presented to the Court and analyze the oral arguments of the case.
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Weather Conditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars list and name various kinds of weather conditions occurring in their city. Using the newspaper as a resource, students answer questions relating to written weather reports. This lesson is intended for young scholars...
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Exploration of Civil War Webquest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the internet to research what life was like for Confederate and Union soldiers in a specific battle of interest to them. In groups, they complete a webquest on the battle in which one represents a Confederate soldier and the...
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Ordering News Reports Lesson 5

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a news program with several reports. They examine the newsorthiness of the reports. They include different types of reports in their news program. They consider how the different reports appeal to audiences.
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Wind

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are read a story and answer the comprehension questions about sound and wind. In groups, they make their own wind vane and how to determine the direction of the wind. To end the lesson plan, they make their own Anemometer...
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Ads Are Everywhere

For Students 5th - 6th
In this advertisements instructional activity, students read a list of 25 specific forms of advertising. Students then answer 2 essay questions. This instructional activity directs students to read an article not provided here.
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Breaking News English: Miss Universe Pageant Angers Thais

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Miss Universe Pageant Angers Thais," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Information Station

For Teachers K
Students look through different print materials to information. In this information lesson plan, students look through the newspaper, magazines, and menus to practice finding such things as, the weather for the day, a picture of a nice...
Activity
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Old Telephone Books: A Recycling Journey

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about old telephone books are being recycled to make new objects and then answer short answer questions about it. In this recycling lesson plan, students also look into their books to find information.
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Passion for Change

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect upon traditional, cultural, or ritualized events. They research and document the evolution of a familiar tradition or ritualized event and creatively represent the changes to the tradition.
Primary
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Many Roads to Freedom: Locally Published Abolitionist Newspapers

For Students 9th - 10th
Selections from abolitionist papers that were published in or near Rochester, New York are provided here for download in PDF format.
Website
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Conseil Regional De Bourgogne

For Students 9th - 10th
The State Senate of Bourgogne (CR Bourgogne) introduces its State's industries, traditions, economy, etc. Many links to other sites and to local newspapers.
Primary
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National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Detroit News Newsreels

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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Detroit Free Press: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Detroit Free Press, one of Detroit's daily, local news sources.
Website
Other

The Dallas Morning News

For Students 9th - 10th
The Morning News is the daily newspaper publication for the city of Dallas, Texas. The Morning Star features sections in sports, metro news, regional news, local news, business, technology, politics, lifestyles, entertainment, and...
Website
Other

News and Observer

For Students 9th - 10th
The News and Observer, Raleigh's daily, local news source.
Website
Other

The Providence Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Journal is the local newspaper publication for the city of Providence, Rhode Island.
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Cwec: Water in the News (Lesson) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Water issues frequently appear in local newspapers and this lesson explains ways this resource can be used in the classroom.
Interactive
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Forgotten Faces, Forgotten Names: In Memory of Cranbrook's Contribution to Wwi

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wonder how war can impact a small community? This site offers a glimpse at how World War One made an impact on Cranbrook, British Columbia. Stories and descriptions taken from local newspapers help illustrate the war effort at home....
Website
Other

The News Tribune

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Tribune is the local daily newspaper publication for the city of Tacoma Washington. The Tribune includes section in news, both local and national, weather, sports, and business.
Website
Other

La Cronica De Hoy : Mexico City

For Students 9th - 10th
La Cronica is a newspaper based in Mexico City. It covers local, national, international, business, and sporting news. The paper also delivers editorial content. La Cronica provides a number of stories about political figures and issues...
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Knoxnews

For Students 9th - 10th
The Knoxville News Sentinel is the daily newspaper publication for Knoxville, Tennessee. The Sentinel features sections of both local and national news, sports, entertainment, obituaries, classifieds, entertainment, weather and lottery...
Website
Other

The Seattle Times

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Times is the daily newspaper for the city of Seattle Washington. The Times features sections on local and national news, weather, business, sports, and entertainment.
Website
Other

The Baltimore Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
The Baltimore Sun is the daily newspaper publication for the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The Sun features local and national news, sports, weather, finance and business, and opinions.