Lit2Go
The Fox, the Rooster, and the Dog
What happens when a tricky rooster tries to outsmart a cunning fox? An audio retelling of Aesop's fable "The Fox, the Rooster, and the Dog" inspires learners to think about any deception they may have used in order to get what they want....
Storynory
The White Snake
A servant with the ability to communicate with animals wishes to marry a princess. Find out how his animal friends help him make his wish a reality with a 14-minute audio story "The White Snake" by the Brothers Grimm.
Lit2Go
David Copperfield
With 64 chapters and 368,017 words, Charles Dickens' David Copperfield can prove to be a challenge for young readers. Help them out with a resource that not only provides the complete text but an audio version as well.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt. 3: Control of the Press
Throughout history, government has sought control over the press. Find out why on today's podcast.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Bad News Burnout
How does a never-ending stream of depressing news affect people's mental stability? Find out in this Science Friday discussion.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Energy News
With energy prices a top issue this season, we'll get a roundup of current energy news. [29 mins. 31]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 15: The Printing Press
The Bible was one of the most frequently printed books, and with the Reformation, Christians were encouraged to read it themselves in their own language.
Other
Alexander Street Press: Classical Music Library Free Download of the Week
Free downloadable classical music audio files. Website offers new downloads bi-weekly. Includes a brief description of the available piece.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Juries the Press and Public Trials
Juries are vital to democracy. Learn why on today's podcast.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Iraq
The NPR page that is updated daily with news and indepth stories on Iraq. Includes analysis and audio.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: News: Archive: Tv Networks Refuse to Run Church Ad
This 2004 article reports on how CBS and NBC refused to air a commercial for the United Church of Christ. The networks claimed that the ad, intended to invite gays and lesbians into the church, was too controversial.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: App Chat: Social Media Gets Newsy
Ellis Hamburger, a reporter at The Verge, talks about why social media giants are betting on news.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt.20: Citizens and Media as Watchdogs
Explains how the public and the media also act as watchdogs to check the power of administrative agencies.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Diabetes News
In this segment, we'll look at new research in the battle against diabetes, and efforts to cure Type 1 diabetes by regrowing islet cells.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Diabetes Research News
In this segment, we'll get the latest on efforts to control Type 2 diabetes.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Bug News Roundup: Ant Rafts to Robot Caterpillars
The pick of the week turns to insect engineers.
BBC
Bbc russian.com: Learn English for Russian Speakers
Listen to BBC news headlines in Russian and English. Also get short lessons on vocabulary, phrases, and grammar with explanations in Russian. Great resource for middle and high school Russian-speaking students.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: 1957 Sputnik News Reel
Presents audio and video news reels of the launch of the first space shuttle, Sputnik, in 1957 along with related information and links.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: History of Rights Pt. 6: Seditious Libel
Before the American Revolution, the British government used seditious libel laws to control the press.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 11: Supreme Court Limits Free Expression
Explains the ways the Supreme Court has set limits to freedom of the press and speech.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Reformation Part 3
A look at how the invention of the printing press aided the Reformation and encouraged freedom of conscience. What impact did the press have on Bible readers. [1 min. 21 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 7: Sedition Act
Freedom of the press has been opposed by some, as reflected in the Sedition Act of 1798, while others like Thomas Jefferson stressed how critical it is in a free society.
A&E Television
History.com: Roosevelt Elected to Third Term
From WGN Chicago on November 7, 1940, news reporter Fulton Lewis Jr. details the historic third-term election of Franklin D. Roosevelt as president of the United States. This is the audio about the results of the election to FDR's third...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Half Past Autumn
Transcript of an interview with Gordon Parks in which he discusses his life, career, and works in a variety of art forms.
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