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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Drawing Political Cartoons: How Do They Convey Messages About Current Events?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson, students will analyze cartoon drawings to create an original political cartoon based on current events. Students will apply both factual knowledge and interpretive skills to determine the values, conflicts, and...
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Organization for Community Networks

Academy Curricular Exchange: An Approach to Current Events

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An innovative lesson plan of enhancing young scholars' critical thinking skills by reading and watching current events.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune

For Students 3rd - 8th
This current events publication is for the eight- to fourteen-year age group. News articles that would interest this age group are posted and students, once signed up themselves, can comment on them. Teachers can customize student...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas:explain a Recent Current Event.

For Students 9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their feelings about various current events (2001-2005. Use of both past tenses is frequent. Great listening practice for 3/4/5 year students. Provides a...
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Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Authors provide thoughtful lessons on current events of the day that encourage social responsibility and critical thinking. Lesson plans are divided into elementary, middle and high School. Past lessons on important events are archived.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Kids Post

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here's a page with interesting current event topics for the younger folk. Find news articles and features that are added to daily.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Current Events in the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization provides tested, economic lessons from current economic news and information.
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Current Event

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial from Bill Nye uses ice, salt, water, and food coloring to explain how ocean currents are caused by the flow of heat and salt.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Current Events and Social Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
This course outline offers resources for studying controversial social issues of both the present and past.
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Curated OER

Kids Health:how to Talk to Your Child About the News

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Children may worry about current events and need an adult to help make sense of what is happening. Adults will be able to find useful and engaging information.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Current Events Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
An interesting way for students to dissect current events in the classroom. This lesson plan has students look at bias and develop critical thinking skills in order to digest the news media.
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
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Education.com

Education.com: Current Issues in Education

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides articles on issues and debates in education today. The articles are organized into categories, including national standards, school policy, technology trends, school reform, child...
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science Behind the News

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Included here are 12 videos and lesson plans exploring the science, technology, engineering and math found in current events. Check back regularly for additional videos that help connect fundamental STEM topics to real-world news stories.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Politics of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent PBS site that reports on current events in Pakistan. Be sure to use the menu on the right hand side which includes a timeline of Pakistan divided into these major themes: Independence, Nuclear Ambitions, Fighting Terrorism, and...
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New York Times

New York Times: Ukraine

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Coverage on current events in Ukraine in the form of articles listed newest first. Site also provides a brief summary of the recent history of the Country.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, and Tools

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent starting point for any student participating in a science fair, Science Buddies offers over 900 project ideas, which you can access through a "Topic Selection Wizard" or a directory. Once you've chosen an idea, view a guide...
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City of San Jose

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for San Jose provides city resources, services, current events, some basic historic facts, and much more.
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New York Times

New York Times: Ivory Coast News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of current events throughout Africa, including Ivory Coast.
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Other

The Dismal Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for business and economic news? The Dismal Scientist provides all the latest current events regarding economics and business environments.
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Other

Politis: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Politis is a political weekly magazine that confronts ideas and debates all current issues. Very serious editorials and reflective articles, plus a selection of websites on the topics of the week.
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Other

Afn: Assembly of First Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Assembly of First Nations is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. A variety of resources are available, including printed information and video clips on current issues facing First Nations.
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Other

Willkommen Bei Was Ist Was (German)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This current events resource includes weekly themes, breaking news and reports. "Was ist Was" is a children's TV show in Germany.
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Other

Helsinki Times: Finland News

For Students 9th - 10th
Current events on topics related to Finland.

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