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DOGO Media

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For Students 6th - 8th
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
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BBC

Bbc: In Quotes: Reasons for the Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the United States' reasons for going to war with Iraq through a number of quotes by politicians in the United States and the United Kingdom. (29 May 2003)
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Refugee Girl Describes Journey From Syria to Uk

For Students 9th - 10th
One girl's first-hand account of her journey as a refugee from Syria to the United Kingdom.
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BBC

Bbc: Uk Troops in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the troops from the United Kingdom who are serving, have served, or have died in Afghanistan. Includes much background information about the Afghan war over the years.
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BBC

Bbc: Sharp Rise in Tuberculosis Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
A November 2006 report from The BBC detailing a startling rise in the number of tuberculosis cases in the United Kingdom. Also provides links to related topics. (2 November 2006)
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Migration Policy Institute

Migration Policy Institute: Fundamentals: Political Importance of Diasporas

For Students 9th - 10th
This web article, "The Political Importance of Diasporas," explains the meaning and origin of the word "Diasporas," then goes on to explore the different ways diasporas have political influence: through remittances sent to the home...
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Uk Spy Bosses Defend Work in Public Hearing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the recent government spying controversy in the United Kingdom.
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Beanz: Day in Life: Paul Seal, Programmer

For Students 6th - 9th
Paul describes his daily life as a programmer from Derby in the United Kingdom.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Teaching an Elementary School Class

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach our curriculum in a classroom setting, we are creating case studies. Here's one case study of how Feltwell Elementary School in the United Kingdom is using our curriculum in their...
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A&E Television

History.com: 5 Iron Age Tools and Innovations

For Students 9th - 10th
New techniques helped make iron stronger -- but there were also innovations in the use of gold, silver and stone. "The earliest iron objects in the world...start showing up around 3000 B.C.," says Nathaniel Erb-Satullo, a lecturer in...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Teaching an Elementary School Class

For Students 4th - 8th
To give fellow teachers an idea of how they can teach the KA curriculum in a classroom setting, they created case studies. Here's one case study of how Feltwell Elementary School in the United Kingdom is using the KA curriculum in their...
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A&E Television

History.com: How the 1966 Aberfan Mine Disaster Became Elizabeth Ii's Biggest Regret

For Students 9th - 10th
The Aberfan disaster wiped out a generation of Welsh school children and devastated the nation. An avalanche of coal waste slid down a rain-saturated mountainside. It destroyed everything it touched, eventually killing 144 people, most...
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Cameras Allowed to Film in Court of Appeal

For Students 1st - 5th
Article reports that cameras are going to be allowed in one of the highest courts in England and Wales. Includes information about the history leading up to the decision.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Eating Horsemeat "May Improve Life for Horses"

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the debate in the UK around the consumption of horsemeat.

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