Article
American Psychological Association

Apa: How Much News Coverage Is Ok for Children?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This article from the American Psychological Association provides tips about how to limit news exposure after tragic events.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Five Ways Teachers Are Fighting Fake News

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Since a recent Stanford study showed that students at practically all grade levels can't determine fake news from the real stuff, the push to teach media literacy has gained new momentum. This article gives five quality examples of...
Website
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Press

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a University Press homepage.
Handout
Other

Internet Press Guild: The Care and Feeding of the Press Release

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a guide for journalists who work in the field of press relations. This in-depth look at the profession and perfection of skills required to be a success may be enlightening for students interested in journalism and public relations.
Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of the 2004 Election including information on the candidates, news reports, video, interactive resources, and important issues.
Website
Other

Oxford University Press

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Oxford University Press homepage.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Student News April 25, 2014

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
News program reports on the current events of the day. Includes a video, transcript and critical analysis questions.
Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Considering Genocide in Sudan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
One-period lesson examines the issue of genocide using online handouts and news sources.
Article
FOX News

Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides many great facts about the second largest country in the world, Canada. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides many great facts about the South American country of Brazil. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Fake or Real? How to Self Check the News and Get the Facts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read a story on Facebook. Read the headline and think it's too good to be true, but it looks like it's from a news site. Experts offer tips to help sniff out fact from fake. One of today's greatest challenges in a media bombarded culture.
Handout
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Steam Powered Coin Press

For Students 9th - 10th
See pictures and read about the first coining press. Learn about coins and coin-making.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of Russia with facts, information about the leaders, and news agencies. Each news agency is linked to its site so that you can find out about the press, television, and radio in Russia.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides an interesting overview of the European country of Poland. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sweden

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the highly developed European country of Sweden. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the Kingdom of Norway. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview on the oldest independent East African country, Ethiopia. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview on the East African country of Kenya. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, videos, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: How the News Media Works

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
A learning module that begins with "How the News Media Works" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the current political and economic conditions in Nigeria. Includes links to news stories, a timeline and background on various conflicts inside of Nigeria.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Policing the Airways

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan looks at the current controversy of the FCC and making media outlets more accountable for what comes over their airways. In particular, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is discussed and looked at.
Website
Other

Franciscan Media: American Catholic: Catholic News Magazine Books Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
Catholic website containing news articles, daily meditations, and Catholic life information as well as various resources for purchase. Also hosts the online editions of the magazines St. Anthony Messenger and Catholic Update.
Website
Other

School Tv: Adding Technology to Your School's News Show

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to make your school newscast more professional by adding several pieces of production equipment.

Other popular searches