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New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gibraltar: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the economy of Gibraltar which has changed its dependence on British military spending. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Senegal: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Federal Communications Commission: Media Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Communications Commission provides an in-depth look at what the Mass Media Bureau is responsible for.
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Federal Communications Commission: Organizational Charts of the Fcc

For Students 9th - 10th
Federal Communications Commission provides a chart to show how the FCC is organized.
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Aace: Conferences and Events

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) posts upcoming events and conferences surrounding education technology. Some of the conferences featured are from the Society for Information Technology & Teacher...
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Montana State University: Extended University

For Students 9th - 10th
Located at Montana State University-Bozeman, find professional development, non-credit courses, video conferencing, and outreach to extend learning.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Invention of the Telephone: History and Timeline

For Students 4th - 8th
While the invention of the telephone is usually attributed to Alexander Graham Bell, credit must also be given to others who were working on the concept around the same time. Read about the history of the telephone here. Includes a...
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Other

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3 C)

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization seeks to understand society's ethical and legal issues from an international perspective in light of new technology. The website contains news and policy statements.
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Institute for Telecommunication Sciences: Resonance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a straightforward definition of resonance in an electrical circuit.
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Cet: Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Center for Educational Telecommunications provides the document of the Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943. The document is not too long in length, but is a little hard to understand, so a background knowledge of the...
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CNN

Cnn: u.s. Searching Overseas Bank Transactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents data on how the United States Treasury is using an international financial telecommunications company to find where terrorist groups are keeping their money. (June 2006)
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Wired for Books: Community Reconsidered

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the transcripts of a conversation among three Ohio University literature professors about The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Master and Man by Leo Tolstoy. The conversation took place on July 27, 1997 at the Ohio University...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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Other

Arrl: The National Association for Amateur Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the inner workings of Amateur Radio. Here you can find current programs on the air, learn about licensing, find out about government regulations, and more.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed look at the economy of Equatorial Guinea examining its exports, foreign investment, and development. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Kenya: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive discussion of the development of the economy of Kenya. Read about the problems encountered by this country and the strides it has made recently. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Other

Wireless Advisor: How to Choose Your Wireless Phone Company

For Students 9th - 10th
Six steps to selecting your wireless service include deciding when and where you are going to use your phone, deciding on a plan, and signing up for service.
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NASA

Nasa: Deep Space 2

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA providese an interactive site for kids to learn about the Deep Space 2 mission.
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Nec

For Students 9th - 10th
Check the level of computing you are interested in, and NEC has the information for you. They have a section for peripherals and imaging, software, and computers. You can also find out general information you need about the company.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Johnson's Task, Unify Space Program

For Students 3rd - 8th
Russia was ahead in the "space race" in 1961. In this article, the Library of Congress discusses how President Kennedy assigned Lyndon Johnson the task of uniting the different parts of the U.S. space program into NASA.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: How Does a Robocall Work Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual guide shows how robocalls happen.
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Effectively Using the Telephone

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource contains an article about using the telephone to its maximum potential. It gives basic advice on improving your communication over the phone.
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Popular Mechanics: Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Mechanics covers the latest in technology. Topics include computers, the Internet, audio, television, and more.

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