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Deliberating in a Democracy

Free and Independent Press

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars determine how free press principles can be compromised. For this global studies activity, students read an article titled "Free and Independent Press." Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding the article.
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Curated OER

Identify the Parts of a Newspaper features of informational text, newspaper format

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Young readers make sense out of the wealth of information in newspapers with this helpful reference document. Pointing out basic features like headings, articles, bylines, and captions this resource is a...
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Scholastic

Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
What's the difference between medical marijuana and marijuana bought on the street? Not much. High schoolers learn more about marijuana with an informational booklet that focuses on the medical uses of THC, how marijuana affects the...
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Center for Civic Education

The Power of Nonviolence: Change Through Strategic Nonviolent Action

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
How did major historical figures, such as Henry David Thoreau, Susan B. Anthony, and Mohandas K. Gandhi, explain and defend their beliefs in nonviolence? Your learners will begin by studying the backgrounds of these individuals, and then...
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San José State University

Count and Non Count Nouns

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Students can review the concept of count and non count nouns in this activity. Using this resource with an overview of the use of count and non count nouns and a short activity, learners can practice this concept.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: News Article Example

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This two-page news article includes a left-hand column with pointers on placement of critical features. Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and...
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BBC

Bbc News: Regions and Territories: Greenland

For Students 9th - 10th
Article providing a general overview of Greenland, the world's largest island, focusing on its history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: France

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of Europe's most populous country, Germany. The focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Gibraltar

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview of the British territory of Gibraltar. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to recent audio and video news articles, a timeline of...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sweden

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the highly developed European country of Sweden. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a broad overview of the European country of Turkey. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview of the independent republic of Iceland. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles,...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kazakhstan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the vast Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc News: Country Profile: Slovenia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of Slovenia, a member of the European Union. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, related internet sources, and...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a broad overview of the European country of Albania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, internet resources, and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bulgaria

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the European nation of Bulgaria. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, related internet resources, and recent news...
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BBC

Bbc News: Country Profile: Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers general information on the Balkan country of Romania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events related internet sources, and recent news...
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BBC

Bbc News: Why Eastern Europe's Future Was Not Orange

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides an article sharing reasons why the Orange Revolution in the Ukraine did not successfully bring in changes wanted by the people even with the change in regime.
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BBC

Bbc News: Zacarias Moussaoui

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC profiles ad operative Zacarias Moussaoui who was charged and convicted for his part in the 9/11 U.S. terrorist attacks. Includes a collection of articles about his trial, background of the case, and key trial documents such as...
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BBC

Bbc News: Saddam Fights Back in Court

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by British journalist John Simpson on his reaction to seeing and hearing Saddam Hussein in his first court appearance on July 1, 2001.
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BBC

Bbc News: Arab Media Urge Fair Trial for Saddam Hussein

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which discusses the reactions of the Arab world media to the trial of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004. The Arab media seems to be supporting Saddam.
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BBC

Bbc News: Saddam Trial Head Vows Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Salam Chalabi, the head of the Iraqi Special Tribunal, which is trying Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other charges. The article also gives details on Saddam Hussein's first court appearance on July 1, 2004.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.

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