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ProCon

Social Media

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter—are they good for society? Pupils prepare for a class debate in which they voice their opinions on the issue. They read the main pro and con arguments, explore others' opinions, view videos, and discover the...
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Judicial Learning Center

The Constitution and Rights

For Students 6th - 12th
What's the right way to teach young historians about the Bill of Rights? Many an instructor has asked this question when pondering lesson plans over the US Constitution. The Constitution and Rights is a nifty resource that provides a...
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Smithsonian Institution

Spanish American War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
Today, Cuba and America sometimes struggle with diplomatic relations, but did you know that America went to war against Spain to free Cuba? Learners examine many interesting facts related to the Spanish American War using an informative...
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Calvin College: The Printing Press and the Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive summary of the impact the creation of the printing press had during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
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Cambridge University Press

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of Cambridge University Press, "the oldest printing and publishing house in the world."
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Johannes Gutenberg Biography for Kids: Inventor of the Printing Press

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about Johannes Gutenberg's biography on this site. Read all about the inventor of the printing press that changed the world.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Language and Voice

For Students 9th - 10th
From the development of Old and Middle English to the innovations of William Caxton and the printing press: explore language and voice in the medieval period.
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The American Amateur Press Association

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The American Amateur Press Association is a non-profit organization of and for amateur journalists, writers, editors, printers, and publishers. This is a good meeting place for sharing experiences.
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E School News

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An online portion of a print publication that covers news, resources, and important information in the K-12 technology education field.
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Gulf Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gulf Times, published in Doha, is one of the very few printed English newspapers in Qatar. Content includes a focus on local, national, and international news, as well as religion and sports.
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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Gutenberg Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
This page profiles the Gutenberg Bible and the moveable type process used to print. Contains bibliography information and related links.
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Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
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Warnock Fine Arts: Printmaking

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that explains and gives examples of many printmaking processes. Includes details about relief printing, lithography, serigraphy, intaglio and more. Links to books and artist's examples.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: Trial of John Peter Zenger

For Students 5th - 8th
Freedom of the press? That was not always an accepted right. Read about the trial of John Peter Zenger, who was accused of libel for printing truths about the royal governor of New York. Find out the outcome of the trial and what it...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Print Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
As the American population became more literate, there was more available to read. See how newspapers adapted to the thirst for news and other topics, and read about the new magazines that reached a reading public.
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University of Cambridge: Tycho Brahe's Books

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the books that astronomer, Tycho Brahe wrote and produced in his own printing press. Read on about Brahe and his books. Includes links to biographical information and more of Brahe's endeavors.
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The American Journalism Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an excellent newsletter-style site for the American Journalism Review. Aside from a ton of articles and pertinent information, it offers essential resources, first rate tools, and a huge database for journalists.
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The Islamic Monthly Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of "The Islamic Monthly Magazine" a quarterly print publication that reaches an international audience, from which a broad range of current- and past-issue content can be read in whole or in excerpts. Covers issues and...
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Advanced Studio Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
English language learning site for Chinese speakers -- online companion site to a magazine by the same name. Provides summaries and downloadable copies of some of the articles that appear in the printed magazine, along with access to...
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English Verse

English Verse: Robert Browning (1812 1889)

For Students 9th - 10th
Find here a brief biography of Browning, with links to biographies of some of his associates, as well as the text of some of his poems, and recommended print resources.
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Internet Telephony

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of Internet Telephony Magazine. The online version basically offers all of the latest articles and news that the print version offers, plus archived articles, buyer's guide, newsletter, and more.
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The Dendarii Nexus: Patricia C. Wrede

For Students 9th - 10th
Written in collaboration with Patricia Wrede, these pages are the efforts of a night school student in the UK. Topics include autobiography, bibliography, likts to related sites, books currently in print, and new book news.