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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects up-to-the-minutes news stories about Buddhism at this site.
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects news stories about Judaism at this site. Religion and Ethics News is updated daily and indexes a broad swath of up-to-the-minute...
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects up-to-the-minutes news stories about Christianity at this site.
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects up-to-the-minutes news stories about Hinduism at this site.
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Other

Radio News: Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site not only gives a biography of Murrow with a look at his career as a radio and television journalist, but also has 4 audio clips of actual radio reports he gave. Very interesting. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
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Other

Tufts University: The Life and Work of Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online exhibit featuring historical documents that trace Edward R. Murrow's life and career and showcase its collection of correspondence, photos, books, audiovisual, and other personal and work-related materials.
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NBC

Nbc: Breaking News and Top Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
A 24/7 news feed of the most current, real time news by editors monitoring social media.
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Other

Federal Communications Commission: Major Initiatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Jethro Tull and the Seed Drill

For Students 9th - 10th
Jethro Tull (1674-1741) invented a machine that helped to increase the harvest yield by planting seeds in straight lines, a vast improvement over sowing by hand that led to greater crop yields.
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Other

Arrl: The National Association for Amateur Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the inner workings of Amateur Radio. Here you can find current programs on the air, learn about licensing, find out about government regulations, and more.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: National Public Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio's official site offers hourly news audio as well as streaming audio and transcripts of some shows.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radio Waves & Electromagnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
Manually or computer generated, students can test radio waves being transmitted from a virtual radio station to a home. Study the curve, vectors, electric field, and more.
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CBS

Cbs News

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News provides the latest national and international headline news, as well as covering the latest in technology, entertainment, and more.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The 1967 Six Day War

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of articles and documents relevant to the Six-Day War's causes, events, and results.
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Read Works

Read Works: Nj Physics Professor Has the 'Right Stuff'

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Dr. Greg Olsen, the third private citizen to travel to outer space. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: President Harding Installed a Radio

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article explores the role of radio in the 1920s, and the day that President Harding installed a radio in the White House.
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Media Smarts

Media Awareness Network: What's in a Word? Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Help 5th through 7th graders explore the power of words and their capacity to influence our thinking with this lesson from the Media Awareness Network. An easy-to-print .pdf version is linked from the top of the page.
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Other

Nahj: The National Association of Hispanic Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th
With 1500 members, The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is a driving force and central link for reporters, editors, and photographers dedicated to ensuring fair treatment for Hispanics in the news and in the newsroom. Its...
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Other

Abc News: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the homepage for ABC News online.
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Other

Independent Television News: Itn

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
ITN is your United Kingdom news source. This site features links to ITV news stations, British news, world news, money, sports, weather, and entertaiment.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Checkers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [5:21] of Richard Nixon, Vice Presidential Candidate, addresses the nation on TV on September 23, 1952, explaining the $18,000 he took from a group of his supporters. It is known as the "Checkers" speech.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
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Curated OER

Afghans Watch the Live Broadcast of the Loya Jirga

For Students 9th - 10th
Leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war torn nation together.
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BBC

Bbc: 1941: Japanese Planes Bomb Pearl Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
On This Day is an archive of significant news stories broadcast by the BBC. Link takes you to its report of the bombing of Pearl Harbor broadcast on December 7, 1941. With in-context notes to aid understanding.

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