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Library Company of Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin: Writer and Printer

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive exhibition of Benjamin Franklin work as a printer and as a writer, with comprehensive coverage of the Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Chinese Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent coverage of the Chinese immigration story. Begins with early dreams of gold, describes decades of struggle, and continues to contemporary Chinese American life.
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New York Times

New York Times: Excerpts From Supreme Court Arguments on Miranda

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from New York Times coverage of the Court arguments in the Dickerson case which revisited the rights established by the Miranda case in 1966.
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New York Times

New York Times: Loss of the Shuttle

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times website provides extensive coverage of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Here you can read an archive of news articles related to the disaster, and check out photo galleries and interactive features.
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New York Times

New York Times: Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest in environmental news, including geology, global warming, wildlife and earthquakes.
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BBC

Bbc News: Afrique

For Students 9th - 10th
This French-language section of the BBC Web site includes all of the site's information about Africa: up-to-the-minute newes, radio feeds and in-depth country coverage. Duplicated in French, English, Arabic, Hausa, Portuguese, Somali and...
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Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage is loaded with detailed information on the Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman crocodile. Extremely in-depth coverage, including several detailed photos.
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New York Times

New York Times: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site is the online version of the New York Times, which provides coverage of important news stories from both the United States and abroad.
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Seattle Times: Mariners

For Students 9th - 10th
Seattle Times' local news and team coverage of the Mariners.
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US National Archives

Internet Archive: Moonwalk One, Ca. 1970

For Students 9th - 10th
Original film [1:34:43] published ca. 1970 details the 1969 coverage and events of the Apollo 11 launch.
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New York Times

New York Times: Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest in the physical sciences.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest in health news, including children's health, fitness, the health care policy, and more.
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Ford's Theatre: The Lincoln Assassination and Its Aftermath

For Students 6th - 8th
Follow the chronology of events after Lincoln's assassination using this interactive timeline. The timeline begins the night Lincoln was killed and ends with the execution of conspirators. Included are photographs, newspaper columns,...
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Brazil Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Brazil in the news. "Access to current and archived weekly news clippings from leading national and international newspapers, in English and Portuguese, with daily updates." Links to other resources on Brazil and provides...
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Events at Sand Creek, 1864

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A great lesson plan about an incident that receives little coverage in most textbooks. This plan lays out the objectives and procedures for learning about and discussing the actions of Col. John...
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Public Agenda Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Nonpartisan examination of issues facing the American public. Includes subject overview, a collection of recent news coverage, graphs and charts, various perspective pieces, major proposals relative to the issues, as well as an...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Following the u.s. Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson designed to be completed over a course of multiple weeks. Learners will read news sources to become familiar with national and international policy issues. They will track news coverage of the presidential campaigns and form their...
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Yale University

Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-three university-level lectures, available in audio, video, or text format, from a course on the architecture of ancient Rome. With coverage of Roman engineering and technology, materials, and significant structures and sites.
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BBC

Bbc: France Decides 2007

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC highlights all the latest news on France's new President-elect, Nicolas Sarkozy. Features in-depth analysis of the election which was held 5/6/07 and provides both video and audio coverage.
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BBC

Bbc: Asia Quake Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC's official page for the Tsunami disaster of December 2004. Key Stories, eyewitness accounts, reports from correspondents, and animations provide up to date coverage.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two

For Students 9th - 10th
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
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Katrina: The Storm We Always Feared

For Students 9th - 10th
Nola.com has very thorough coverage of Hurricane Katrina. Included are news stories, photo slideshows, Interactive media, timeline, official documents, audio, and video resources. Excellent Hurricane Katrina resource.
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BBC

Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this coverage of 9/11 to investigate terrorist activities. Students will find information on Al-Qaeda and the battle against terrorism. Last update 4 December 2009.
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New York Times

New York Times: Asia Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times provides extensive news coverage of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

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