Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Crisis in Zimbabwe

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson in which students explore the crisis and history in Zimbabwe, the international response, and the role of the United Nations in addressing the issues. Comprehensive learning materials included.
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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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Other

The Working Reporter: A Resource for Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th
A great all-in-one news site, the Working Reporter provides national and international news, updated constantly with a running ticker so you can add to your own Web page for free.
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New York Times

New York Times: International Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The International Herald Tribune is a daily newspaper edited in Paris, written in English, and distributed around the world. Coverage is of European and world issues.
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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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Other

Unfiltered News

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore tourism around the world with up to the minute reporting from international resources. An opportunity to gain insight into different perspectives.
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BBC

Bbc News: Bush Welcomes 9/11 Report

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article on the release of the 9/11 Commission final report and its recommendations. The article summarizes the major findings of the report. The article is dated July 23, 2004.
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BBC

Bbc News: The Iraq Dossier: Full Bbc Coverage

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a dossier which lays out detailed allegations of Saddam Hussein's development of weapons of mass destruction. Other content includes analysis of the document and the international reaction. (25 September 2002)
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Latest News

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource for the latest international news and developments from NATO.
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NASA

International Space Station: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This is NASA's press release on the International Space Station
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Other

Courrier International

For Students 9th - 10th
Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.
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WorldNews Network

The World News Network

For Students 9th - 10th
WorldNews.com is an online news resource that gathers the top headlines from around the world. Content is supplied from a variety of well renowned news sources.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: North Korea: Nuclear Standoff

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site is updated with the most recent news stories related to North Korea's nuclear standoff with the international community. Also offer links to lesson plans, maps, and an archive of related...
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CBS

Cbs News Interactive: Terror Hits Home

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News provides a detailed overview of the September 11th terrorist attack on the United States. Content focuses on the attack itself, the aftermath, the investigation, and the terror network.
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Other

Gulf Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gulf Times, published in Doha, is one of the very few printed English newspapers in Qatar. Content includes a focus on local, national, and international news, as well as religion and sports.
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Other

O Povo Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Opovo is an online national news source covering the latest news, events and issues in Brazil. Content also includes a look at Brazilian politics, sports, life, entertainment, and culture, as well as international news. Written in...
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Other

Geo Television Network

For Students 9th - 10th
Television network in Pakistan that entertains Pakistanis, provides national and international news, and more. Audio and video news in urdu are available.
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Other

Die Zeit

For Students 9th - 10th
Die Zeit is a daily national and international newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes top national and international news, politics, sports, economics, culture, and much more.
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New York Times

New York Times: 9/11 Reconstruction News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Page offers a number of articles, video and other multi-media covering the World Trade Center.
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Other

The Hindu

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hindu is one of India's leading national newspapers. Published daily, content includes regional, national, and international news, as well as business, and sports, among other areas. Also available is archived material that goes back...
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Other

Frankfurter Rundschau

For Students 9th - 10th
Frankfurter Rundschau is a daily newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes in-depth national, European, and international news, as well as politics, sports, weather, economics, entertainment, and more. Written in German.
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Other

The Japan Times Online: The World's Window on Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Japan Times is a daily newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes top national and international news, business coverage, the arts and society coverage, sports, events, and more.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Changing Immigration Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site takes a look at the changing immigration policy since 9/11. Addresses issues such as the Patriot Act, problems with the immigration system, and attracting international students.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Iss Astronauts Enjoy First Space Grown Salad

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how astronauts on the International Space Station are learning to grow their own food in space in order to have fresh vegetables to eat. Includes video.