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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.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Constitutional Amendments and Gay Marriage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students examine and debate the issue of same sex marriage by studying background information, news articles, legal arguments and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. They then draft an amendment of their own...
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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...
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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...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Ocean Animals Have Mushroomed in Size

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the increasing size of ocean animals over the millenia. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Peanut for Baby: A Way to Avoid Allergy?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on a recent study that found that babies that are exposed to peanuts are less likely to develop peanut allergies. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: The Steady Creep of Less Sleep

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the decreasing amounts of sleep being had by teens and tweens and its effects. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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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...
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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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: Quake Shakes Italy

For Students 3rd - 8th
A powerful earthquake shattered the city of Pescara del Tronto near the eastern coast of Italy in August 2016. Find details and images in this article.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Penny Press, Walt Whitman and the War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the onset, popularity and influence of mass-circulation newspapers in the early 19th century, and explore their impact on the war with Mexico. Create a short news article using the Penny Press style.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Financial Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, learners will explore what GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and GDP growth mean, how stock and housing bubbles develop, and the causes and consequences of a housing market crisis. The instructional activity...
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FOX News

Fox News: Cat 5 Hurricane Rita Heads for Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, article discussing Hurricane Rita, its intensity, the evacuation of the Gulf Coast areas, and the possible impact. Along with the article are links to other resources, video, pictures, interactive map, and information on...
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The Guardian

Guardian: World News: How Well Do You Really Know Your Country?

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive article engages readings in a series of questions about statistics about a chosen country. Students will predict a statistical answer and receive immediate answers relative to their accuracy. Students will also be able...
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Fox News: Saddam's Sons Confirmed Dead; Two u.s. Soldiers Killed in Separate Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the deaths of Saddam Hussein's sons, Oday and Qusay, and the implications their deaths have for the War in Iraq. (July 23, 2003)
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Valentine's Day Good for the Heart and the Economy

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the economics of Valentine's Day. Includes video.
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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.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Earthlings Beam 90,000 Friendly Messages to Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on recent mission by a private space company to beam messages to Mars from Earth. Includes video.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Brunei

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers us a general overview of the tiny Asian country of Brunei. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Beginning Reporting: The Rest of the News Story

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Just because much attention is paid to the lead of a story, it doesn't mean the middle and the end aren't important too. Here you can get tips on how to make the whole story effective, from a professional reporter.
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Bbc News: The Eruption That Changed Iceland Forever

For Students 9th - 10th
The volcanic eruption on March 21, 2010, that grounded flights in the UK and Europe, was not the first. In 1783, the Laki eruption wiped out a fifth of the island's population as well as tens of thousands across Europe. This article...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Did You Hear the News?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After studying about the differences between the North and South prior to the Civil War and how Alabama decided to secede from the Union, students will write a newspaper article on this important decision. They will go back in time and...
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Detroit News: The Hockey Game That Broke Out During a Riot

For Students 9th - 10th
The Detroit News, Detroit's daily newspaper, has a retrospective look at the Rocket Richard riot. On March 17, 1955, the newspaper reports, hockey fans in the Montreal Forum went on a seven-hour rampage of destruction and looting. The...
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FOX News

Fox News: Space Shuttle Disintegrates; Seven Astronauts Killed

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from February 2003 detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

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