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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Then and Now: Public Health From 1900 to Today

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This project has students research and present findings on various diseases as they relate to public health and historical significance.
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Other

American Public Media: Prairie Home Companion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from American Public Media offers the opportunity to listen to "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor" shows and also presents trivia about the show, writings by Keillor, and other related materials.
Website
Other

Minnesota Public Radio: Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station Turns 50

For Students 9th - 10th
This August 2008 article and audio feature from Minnesota Public Radio describes the famous gas station that was the only one designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this year. Includes a...
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Other

Overseas Security Advisory Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Overseas Security Advisory Council - "an enormously succcessful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Topics include: Global News, What's New, Publications, and Site Search, among others.
eBook
Princeton University

The Collected Papers of Einstein:volume 6: The Berlin Years: Writings, 1914 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
A publication of Albert Einstein's written legacy presented in the original language version with in-depth English language annotation readers can access. This volume focuses on his life and work in Berlin.
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University of California

Prw Newsletter: How to Write Short, Succinct Press Releases

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Found in the PRW Newsletter, this article is an interview with the former Public Relations Administrator for University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ruth Kassewitz.
Unit Plan
PBS

Iowa Public Television: Explore More News

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Investigate an issue related to genetic engineering, energy, working landscapes or water quality. Write several articles that define the issue, describe the different views on the issue and explain why people should be interested in this...
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PBS

Newton's Apple: Black Holes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Twin Cities Public Television contains great information from a program called "Newton's Apple" concerning black holes. Contains activities for viewers to try to emphasize points related to black holes. Topics include:...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Teaching Shakespeare in a Maximum Security Prison" by Michel Martin

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Teaching Shakespeare in a Maximum Secruity Prison" by Michel Martin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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Other

Smalltown Marketing: How to Make a Super Brochure or Mailing Piece

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information on the purpose of brochures, mistakes to avoid, how to write brochure copy, and how to structure brochure.
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American Bar Association

From Marshall to Marshall: Supreme Court's Changing Stance on Tribal Sovereignty

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay describes the legal questions which faced both courts on whether American Indians owned their land, deserved tribal sovereignty, or constituted a foreign nation. The author describes how the Supreme Court affected Indian...
eBook
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth review of a variety of topics related to prostate cancer including causes, the stages of the disease, prevention, and treatment. Included is a list of terms and definitions.
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Other

Creating Brochures That Sell

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick review of purposes of company brochures, includes styles, copyediting, and other considerations in their production.

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