Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center: Global Indicators Database
About the Key Indicators Database: Pew Research Center conducts public opinion surveys around the world on a broad array of subjects ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Biology Events
This resource describes some of the research being done by biologists and things they are discovering, the kinds of topics that might be found in science current events.
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The Naked Scientists: Online Science Podcast and Science Radio Show
An online science radio show and podcast covering STEM topics of technology, medicine, and science. Includes experiment ideas, current scientific research, science news, science book reviews, and so much more.
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Pi: A Search Engine for Politics and Policy
At this site you can search through thousands of political sites and news for research. Also available are news headlines and top political news. Awesome research site.
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Washington Univ.: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Comprehensive site with general information about Alzheimer's disease. Provides updates on conferences and events, links to current research or related sites, and more.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
This site is useful because it offers a database of over 300,000 questions asked on surveys since the 1930s. Also contains Latin American and Japanese data bank retrieval system as well. Listing of general social surveys 1972-1998.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Writing About Issues in the Media
In this activity students analyze media coverage of current issues and present their findings in a formal research paper and class presentation.
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Science Oxford Online
Make connections between science, enterprise, and society here in this collection of articles and current science topics in the news. Find out how science makes connections with the daily life of human beings.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: Researching Research
This comprehensive unit site from the San Diego State University is geared towards seventh grade math and science students. "Students will chose a research project currently in progress and research it using traditional techniques, the...
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U.s. News & World Report
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news about politics, business, health, and education.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Mceer: Earthquake Engineering to Extreme Events
Information from the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research guided toward enhancing the ability of communities to survive and rebuild after an earthquake. Includes current news and conferences, and information about...
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Antenna Science News
This site is a constantly updated exhibition provided by the Science Museum (UK) which displays current findings and research in the areas of science and technology.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Creating a Persuasive Podcast
This lesson unit has students research a local, state, national, or international issue of personal interest and create and share a two-minute persuasive podcast presenting their research-based opinions on the topic. It includes tools...
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South Africa Government Online
The official portal to the South African government includes information on: government leaders, services, key issues, national departments, and the current news. Of definite interest is the tab entitled About SA. There you will find...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Gov't.: Wisconsin Historical Society
Explore the state of Wisconsin using the resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society! This highly interactive site offers useful information from the state's past to what is happening right now. Maps, event calendars, this date in...
Scientific American
Scientific American: Mapping Chromosome 21
This site has all kinds of information about current events on the decoding of the human genome, and specifically chromosome 21. This research will be helpful in identifying the root of common Down Syndrome complications.
Science Daily
Science Daily
This research-oriented news source is devoted to reporting new developments in science, technology, and medicine. Includes video.
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Clean Ocean Action
This site defines and describes causes of ocean pollution. Easily navigated links to education, research, and current issues on pollution.
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Www Hmong Homepage
Hmong Homepage serves as a gathering place for information about the Hmong, a people indigenous to Vietnam and Laos, and their diaspora following the Vietnam War. Includes historical information about Hmong people and extensive...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Newsdesk
The Smithsonian Institution highlights recent news relating to museums, research centers, and other related programs.
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Science Buzz
Find articles on late breaking science news. This resource also has a blog that allows students to communicate their opinions of late breaking developments.
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National Association of School Nurses
Homepage of an association of professional nurses working in school settings. Educational, professional, and research resources are available. These include a newsletter, currently published articles, and current and past journal...
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Association of Camp Nurses
Home page of an association of professional nurses working in camp settings. Professional, educational, and research resources available. This site contains a great deal of information about nursing in a camp setting and current issues...
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National Association of Elementary School Principals
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) uses this site to promote its advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals. Among the many links found on this site are selected excerpts from the...