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Why We Use Theorem In Calculus

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars read an article to explain the reasoning behind theorems. In this calculus lesson, students understand the underlying principles of theorems and how it helps them make sense of the problems. They know why they do what they...
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Youngzine

Youngzine: u.s. Elections 2016: What Are Opinion Polls?

For Students 9th - 10th
What are opinion polls? Which opinions count? What do the numbers tell us and how reliable are they? Find out in this brief article and video.
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Other

Teen Ink: Opinion: Teens Should Absolutely Be Tried as Adults for Adult Crimes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this opinion piece, the teen author makes the case for minors who commit adult crimes to be tried as adults.
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Other

Mark Allen Engineering: The Engineer: Opinion: Navigating Patent Law in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
With the rush to populate space and other planetary bodies, a British lawyer examines what the ramifications are for patent legislation. (Published June 14, 2021)
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University of Maryland

Department of Sociology: Polls Take Commanding Lead in Politics, Business

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article presents a useful discussion on the basics of public opinion polling, problems with the polling process, sources of public opinion data and tips for consumers.
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York University

Classics in History of Psychology: Cognitive Consequences of Forced Compliance

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a part of the Classics in the History of Psychology site. First published in 1959 this paper looks at what happens to a person's private opinion when he/she is forced to do or say something contrary to that opinion.
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Other

Al jazeera.net: Saddam's Trial Divides Iraqi Opinion

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an account of how the trial of Saddam Hussein caused a rift in Iraqi public opinion. A number of groups support him while many others do not. The report is dated July 15, 2004.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Democratic Platform Cautiously Balances Diverse Party Opinions

For Students 9th - 10th
Article suggests the broad and seemingly contradictory statements in the 1996 Democratic Party Platform result in a "middle of the road" or "centrist" document. (August 27, 1996 - Op ed)
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New York Times

New York Times: h.r. Haldeman's Notes From October 22, 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Did Nixon knowingly thwart attempts to end the Vietnam War to help him win the 1968 Presidential Election? Nixon has firmly denied this allegation. Form your own opinion based on the notes written by...
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Curated OER

History Matters: Robert Bagnall on "The Madness of Marcus Garvey"

For Students 9th - 10th
Marcus Garvey, African American entrepreneur and advocate of the Back to Africa movement, had his critics in those who did not agree with his separatist ideas. Read this article by NCAAP leader, Robert Bagnall, who spelled out his...
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BBC

Bbc: Iraq Elections: Your Views

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the historic Iraqi election held in January, 2005. Here are opinions of people around the world. People from Iraq have also commented.
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US Department of State

America.gov: The Right to Legal Counsel: The Gideon v. Wainwright Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an overview of the right to legal representation for the poor and Chief Justice Black's opinion in the precedent-setting case.
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New York Times

New York Times: National Politics: Social Security

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times provides the latest news and issues surrounding social security. Content includes recently published news articles, as well as various multimedia highlights and opinion pieces.
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Yale University

Yale Environment 360: The Oil Spill's Growing Toll on the Sea Life of the Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
Marine biologist Thomas Shirley explains the impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in the short and long term. The total impact is hard to determine at this point of time, however. Shirley gives his best opinion of the damage that...
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: u.s. Cuban Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tense relationship between USA and Cuba is a complicated one. This article addresses ten topics including the current status between the countries, public opinion, main issues in conflict, role of Raul Castro, why Cuba is on world...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
Section of the Guardian website devoted to Pope Benedict XVI. Contains news and opinion articles, videos, and links to other useful websites.
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Other

Pre History of Cognitive Science: Robert Burton: The Anatomy of Melancholy 1621

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells of Robert Burton's ideas and opinions on Cognitive Science; the site helps explain Robert Burton's "Anatomy of Melancholy."
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University of California

Crew Worker Feelings About Piece Rate

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses opinions of farm crew workers regarding piece-rate pay and hourly wages. Recommendations are given for higher achievement to farm employers.
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Other

Watching America: What the World Thinks About America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles from foreign newspapers about America and American policies, translated into English from their languages of origin. These articles give readers a view of America from abroad. Site includes both English...
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Other

National Council for the Social Studies: Political Polling in Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will examine several historical elections where the results may have been different if there had been political polling at that time. Read background on polls impact on elections, study each given election and answer questions...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Five Ways Teachers Are Fighting Fake News

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Since a recent Stanford study showed that students at practically all grade levels can't determine fake news from the real stuff, the push to teach media literacy has gained new momentum. This article gives five quality examples of...
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Associated Press

Associated Press: Facebook's Fake News Problem: What's Its Responsibility?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Is it real? Is it reliable? Can it be confirmed? Always check sources of news found through social media outlets before believing it. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is facing criticism for the amount of fake news posted on Facebook....
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Other

"Dirty Little Secrets" the Cnn Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Article written that gives an opinion of the "CNN Effect," and it's effect on public opinion and politicians.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article speaks of the development of impressionism. This article discusses the founders of impressionism, how the 1870 war had an effect on art, as well as public opinion about the movement. Includes French translation.

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