Washington State University
Washington State University: The Myth of Objectivity in Journalism, a Commentary
Scholarly discussion of objectivity and subjectivity as it exists, according to the author, in the world of journalism. Promotes critical thinking about how the news is gathered, written, and disseminated.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Discover Freshwater Mussels: America's Hidden Treasure
This resource explains the critical role that mussels play in the United States.
Other
Art4d
"art4d" covers the latest in architecture and related fields. Published in Thailand, "art4d" takes a cutting-edge look at all things of interest to contemporary architects and to students of architecture.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Hooking Reluctant Ell Readers
In this excerpt from her essay "Literacy Development for Latino Students," published in The Best for Our Children: Critical Perspectives on Literacy for Latino Students, Teacher's College Press, the author describes the reading program...
BBC
Bbc: Cia Agent's Husband Attacks Rove
Joseph Wilson criticizes Karl Rove and the Bush administration for their alleged involvement in leaking Valerie Plame's name to the media. The plight of Judith Miller, the journalist who was jailed for not giving up her source in this...
BBC
Bbc: New Orleans Disaster Plan Updated
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. (May, 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Us Emergency Aid Chief Sidelined
FEMA director, Michael Brown, has been recalled from New Orleans in this September 2005 report. Brown, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security had been heavily criticized for their responses to Hurricane Katrina.
BBC
Bbc: Powell Criticises Storm Response
The federal government faced a great deal of criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Report is from September 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Hurricane Aid Efforts Gather Pace
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
Human Rights Watch
Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
BBC
Bbc: South Korea's Reconciliation Gamble
A May 2007 examination of the South Korea's on going efforts to develop better relations with North Korea with generous aid packages and international criticism of these efforts. (17 May 2007)
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Education & Integration of Migrant Workers' Children
This resource consists of videos concerning the education of migrant workers' children in Shanghai, China, and in the United States. Their goal is to help us think critically about the impact of migration on the education and integration...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Demographic Trends, Fertility, & Migration
This resource consists of graphs and articles that review general demographic changes and related national policies on migration. The goal is to provide information about general population trends, while encouraging a critical...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Coolie Trade in the 19th Century
This resource consists of historical documents about Chinese coolies imported to Cuba during the 19th century. Its goal is to highlight the human experience during the coolie trade and to encourage critical thinking about how the coolie...
University of Minnesota
U Mn: Global Rem: Climate Change, Developing Countries/regions, & Migration
This resource consists of maps and texts about climate change and its impact on migration. The module's goal is to reveal how less developed regions such as Africa suffer disproportionately from climate change and to stimulate critical...
University of Minnesota
U Mn: Immigration, Demographic Change, and National Identity
This resource includes two documents: one is written by a senior Japanese immigration officer who discusses Japan's immigration policy options, and the other is written by a Harvard professor who questions the influence of Hispanic...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Immigration History: Global Economy & Migration
This resource is a suplement to a documentary about global labor migration, from developing to developed countries, at the end of the twentieth century. This module encourages critical thinking about the influence that global capitalism...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Immigration: Projecting Maps, Making Representations
This resource compares four different world maps. The goals are to encourage critical thinking about maps as representations and to show how maps influence the ways in which one conceptualizes the world.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Immigration History: Remittances & Development
This resource uses maps, a video and texts to provide an understanding of the financial flows of migrant remittances, money sent home by migrants. Its goal is to encourage students to think critically about the multiple impacts of...
A&E Television
History.com: How the u.s. Constitution Has Changed and Expanded Since 1787
Through amendments and legal rulings, the Constitution has transformed in some critical ways. The U.S. Constitution, written in 1787 and ratified by nine of the original 13 states a year later, is the world's longest-surviving written...
A&E Television
History.com: How u.s. Cities Tried to Halt the Spread of the 1918 Spanish Flu
How U.S. city officials responded to the 1918 pandemic played a critical role in how many residents lived and died. In the late summer of 1918, the devastating second wave of the Spanish flu arrived on America's shores. Carried by World...
A&E Television
History.com: How Many Times Has the u.s. Landed on the Moon?
Among seven Apollo moon landing missions, only one did not land men on the moon. Apollo 11 lunar module on July 20, 1969 to become the first human being to step foot on the moon. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for...
A&E Television
History.com: Why the Wampanoag Signed a Peace Treaty With the Mayflower Pilgrims
The peace accord, which would be honored on both sides for the next half-century, was the first official treaty between English settlers and Native Americans, and a rare example of cooperation between the two groups. On the orders of...
Curated OER
George Harrison
NPR assembled this collection of reports and reminiscences about George Harrison in 2001 on the occasion of his death. Includes audio recordings of several of his lesser-known but critically acclaimed songs with a link to a speciial...