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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Immigration Historians in the News 2018

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on immigration historians in the news in 2018. It provides a list of links to 2018 immigration publications.
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France Amerique

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion to the French conservative daily Le Figaro, France-Amerique offers French news and special reports every week meant specifically for American readers. Special sections on the French presence in the US. A guide for French...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Dinosaurs and Fossils

For Students 3rd - 5th
This section of Science News for Kids features articles on dinosaurs and fossils that are tailored for children. Many of these relate to recent discoveries or topics of debate.
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Curated OER

Radio Free Europe: News and Features on Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Daily news from Iraq reported by Radio Free Europe. Extensive archives where articles remain for three years. Includes a search feature. Also includes links to other information about Iraq, such as 2005 elections, and a look at Saddam...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: "No News From Auschwitz" by A. M. Rosenthal [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This two-page PDF is the article "No News from Auschwitz" by A. M. Rosenthal, written after his visit to Auschwitz, the site of the Nazi concentration camp. It was published in The New York Times in 1958. RI.11-12.10b Text Complexity
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Edie Weekly News: Bush Unveils Energy Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article looks at criticisms of the Bush energy plan. Gives perspectives from environmentalists and democrats. A great way to exercise critical thinking skills and weigh various perspectives.
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New York Times

New York Times: Uprising and Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise current overview of the protests occurring in Syria as well as a comprehensive timeline of the events. Links to articles concerning the protests and other news concerning...
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United Nations

United Nations Chronicle Online Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Nations Chronicle is published by the UN department of public information. There are selected articles from each issue, however a complete issue is only available by subscription.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Blasts Once Super Heated Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article explores the results of ancient volcanic eruptions that caused a warming effect on the Earth and possibly caused the death of certain species.
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Bush 2007 Budget Underwrites Nuclear, Cuts Environmental

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing how the 2007 budget will impact environmental programs. Go to the site's home page for links to other interesting news articles on the environment.
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University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Droughts May Have Killed 1st Colonists

For Students 9th - 10th
For advanced readers, this newspaper article on the "Lost Colony" and Jamestown, is followed by questions with immediate feedback. It can be printed for class use.
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Electronic Labyrinth: Marshall Mc Luhan and Gutenberg Galaxy

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article explores Marshall McLuhan's argument that the electronic age would be the key to restoring the depth of diversity that the print age had destroyed. Plenty to think about.
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What the Cardinals Believe: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
An unofficial posting of news articles about the views of Pope Benedict, written before his election to the papacy, when he was known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Articles are gleaned from sources around the world, principally from...
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Calvert's Heirs Claim Schliemann Treasure

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article discussing conflicting claims to Schliemann's Trojan treasures, which may have been excavated by different archaeologists.
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University of California

Uc Berkeley: Ethiopian Fossils From 6 Million Year Old Hominid

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from 2004, UC Berkeley reports that additional fossils have been found from the 2001 discovery of Ardipithecus kadabba. This find holds great importance because it is suggested that it may represent the first species...
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Turkey: Kurdish Party Members' Trial Violates Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the trial of 152 pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party members and the implications of the trial for Turkey's stringent anti-terrorist laws. (April 18, 2011)
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Harvard University

The Harvard Gazette: Trailblazing Initiative Marries Ethics, Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
First in a four-part series that taps the expertise of the Harvard community to examine the promise and potential pitfalls of the rising age of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how to humanize it. Students are asked to...
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Scientific American

Newfound Source of Mysterious Cosmic Bursts Poses Deeper Enigmas

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite a breakthrough discovery by radio astronomers, the decade-long puzzle of elusive "fast radio bursts" is far from being solved. Scientific American investigates the story of the new cosmic breakthrough.
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National Institutes of Health

Nih: Aid Sinfo: B Cells May Help Maintain Hiv Infection

For Students 9th - 10th
Research article released by the NIH that suggests a link between the body's immune system and the progression of the disease. (Published August 29, 2000)
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The Economist

The Economist: Mexico's Politics: The Opposition Party Is in Decline

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the decline of Mexico's political party known as PRD, which had been in power for the past 70 years.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: "Ecstasy" Damages the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
This article summarizes a medical study that examined ecstasy's effect on brain function. Learn how this designer drug causes both short term and long term damage in users' brains.
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BBC

Bbc: Resource Depletion: Opportunity or Looming Catastrophe?

For Students 9th - 10th
The depletion of the world's natural resources threatens the very survival of humans. This article discusses the causes and consequences of our overuse of natural resources, projections for our future, and what types of solutions are...
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Science X: Research Illuminates Inaccuracies in Radiocarbon Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses research on the accuracy of radiocarbon dating. It was determined that the standards used for radiocarbon dating may be flawed due to variations to the radiocarbon cycle in different climatic regions of the world....
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Psych Central: Early Sensitive Caregiving Has Lasting Influence on Development

For Students 9th - 10th
An article breaking down recent studies reflecting the impact that early connection with senstive caregivers has on child emotional development.

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