PBS
Pbs News Hour: Reel Politics: How Hollywood Exercises Free Speech (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for exploring how films can be used as political tools and as vehicles for informing the public and promoting political agendas. Students research critically acclaimed political films throughout history and...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Senators Propose Eliminating Fema
In this April, 2006, report, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs issued a report that included the elimination of FEMA. FEMA had been criticized for its response to Hurricane Katrina.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Chertoff Speaks
Secretary of Homeland Security responds to the criticism of his department's response to Hurricane Katrina. Report is from February, 2006.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Politics After Katrina
A panel of three analysts discusses the government's actions before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. All three are critical of the government's response and therefore may be biased. Video, audio, and a transcript are available of...
US Department of State
America.gov: Edward R. Murrow [Pdf]
Highlights the life and career of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. Examines his "This is London" reports during World War 11, the Senator McCarthy anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s, his critical treatment of migrant workers, and...
Other
Aiga: Design Observer
A designer's portal featuring writings, news, and critical essays on graphic design, social innovation, urbanism, popular culture, and criticism.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Killer Robo Ants Riddle?
The good news is that your experimental robo-ants are a success. The bad news is that you accidentally gave them the ability to shoot deadly lasers and you can't turn it off. Can you stop them from escaping their habitat before the...
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Critical Civil War Battles
These battles were among the most pivotal in America's bloodiest conflict: First Bull Run, Fort Donelson, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Atlanta.
BBC
Bbc: Eu Criticizes Iranian Elections
BBC analyzes the 2004 Parliamentary Elections in Iran through the lens of the European Union in order to gain a better understanding of the tangible tensions between Reformists and Conservatives in the country. (23 February 2004)
Other
The Progressive Magazine
Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.
Other
Lds film.com: Alan and Naomi (1992)
Several reviews of the film "Alan and Naomi," (1992) which was adapted from young author, Myron Levoy's novel by the same name. Reviews come from the Washington Post, Deseret News, TV Guide Online and more.
New York Times
New York Times: Movies Home
[Free Registration/Login Required] The features homepage of the "New York Times" for movies. Includes reviews of and articles about both mainstream and independent films. The site also provides links to critic's picks and a mix of...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: An Introduction to College Access Programs
Most college access programs provide activities such as financial counseling, last dollar scholarships, college visits, career guidance, tutoring, academic counseling, and test preparation courses. These comprehensive college access...
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Regulation of Fighting Words and Hate Speech
Explore the constitutional conflict regarding the question of whether the first amendment limits the government's ability to regulate fighting words or hateful speech? This source contains background information and links to historical...
BBC
Bbc: u.s. Officials 'Betrayed' Cia Agent
Valerie Plame contends that she was betrayed by the White House when it was leaked to the press that she was a CIA agent. She contends that it was in response to critical remarks made by her husband, former Ambassador Joseph Wilson....
A&E Television
History.com: When New Seat Belt Laws Drew Fire as a Violation of Personal Freedom
The 1980s battle over safety belt laws reflected widespread ambivalence over the role and value of government regulation. Drivers and passengers complained that seat belts were uncomfortable and restrictive, but the uproar over mandatory...
Other
The Flickering Mind
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
Edutopia
Edutopia: Redefining the Role of the Teacher
This article from Edutopia focuses on how students learn in the classroom. It discusses the shift in teaching from lecture-based in favor of student directed instruction.
Other
Learn the net.com: Evaluating Online Information: Fact or Fiction
How can you determine if online information is fact or fiction? Use this online article to become more computer literate in this topic. Includes a video.
Other
University of Mississippi: The Mississippi Writers Page
This site features numerous famous writers from Mississippi. Click on an author to view a biography and list of works. Includes some literary criticisms and news and events.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
Phil Tulga
Phil Tulga: Inference Riddles: Inference Riddle Game
In this game, students are asked to infer what is being described. They click on "Press to Show a Clue" revealing a line of the riddle until they have an idea of what is being described; next, they type their guess into the "Make a...
Other
Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Ng)
Nezavisimaya Gazeta is one of leading national magazines covering important issues of social, political and cultural life in Russia and abroad. Its authors include leading journalists, political scientists, historians, and art critics....
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Using Multiple Texts to Teach Content
Each of us, every day, has to contend with multiple messages or texts-in the news, over the Internet, in our workplace, in books, and in conversation. Making sense of these sometimes conflicting messages is critical. But without being...