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Bbc News: Audio Slideshow: Chandra's First Decade

9th - 10th
University X-ray astronomer discusses the importance of the Chandra telescope mission. His lecture plays over a pictorial slide show highlighting 10 years of spectacular photographs from the telescope. [4:13]
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Bbc Newsround Week of 6 27 16: Rory Mc Ilroy Out of Rio Olympics Over Zika Fears

3rd - 5th
Top international golfer, Rory McIlroy, has pulled out of the Olympics in Brazil because of concerns over a virus called Zika.
Audio
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Bbc Radio World Music Guide: The Music of Haiti

9th - 10th
Although not actively updated since 2005, this source provides a great resource about music from around the world. Listen as British world music radio host Andy Kershaw gives background on the Haiti, its history, and its music, and then...
Instructional Video
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Bbc: Skillswise: Calculations: Multiples and Factors

3rd - 5th
Use this BBC Skillswise math site to learn about multiples and factors using the different activities. Factsheets and worksheets available.
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Bbc Poetry Out Loud: Talking Turkeys! By Benjamin Zephaniah

9th - 10th
The perfect piece of poetry to study during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Watch as Zephaniah recites his poem on behalf of turkeys everywhere.
Audio
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Bbc Poetry Out Loud: John Hegley

9th - 10th
Listen to British poet John Hegley read several of his poems. All the words are included so you can follow along.
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Bbc: John Hegley at the Royal College of Art

Pre-K - 1st
British Poet John Hegley in collaboration with the animators at The Royal College of Art created this ABC poem with fun moving pictures.
Audio
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Bbc History: History Trails: Wars and Conflict: Home Life During World War Two

9th - 10th
A series of nine RealAudio clips featuring the reminiscences and memories of average British citizens who lived through food rationing, housing issues, women working in the factories and much more. The clip from one man who as a child...
Audio
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Bbc: History: The Sounds of Sirens

9th - 10th
A collection of eight Realaudio clips from average British citizens who experienced the "Blitz", the terror bombings of London and other cities by the Germans in 1940-41. In addition, there are interviews with British citizens who...
Audio
BBC

Bbc Mundo: Entre Dos Mundos Ninos Y Migracion

9th - 10th
Based on a special BBC series that explored the lives of young Latin American immigrants to the United States. Listen to eight short segments that touch on a range of themes: hopes and fears, bilingual education, the effect migration has...
Audio
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath

9th - 10th
Contains a copy of Sylvia Plath's poem "Lady Lazarus" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
Audio
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics by Auden

9th - 10th
Contains a copy of W.H.Auden's poem "After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
Audio
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud You and Me and p.b. Shelley by Ogden Nash

9th - 10th
Contains a copy of Ogden Nash's poem "You and Me and P.B. Shelley" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
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Bbc: Poetry Out Loud a March Calf by Ted Hughes

9th - 10th
Contains a copy of Ted Hughes's poem "A March Calf" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
Audio
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Bbc: The Charge of the Light Brigade by Lord Tennyson

9th - 10th
Contains a copy of Lord Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player. Original 1890 recording.
Audio
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Bbc: Siege at Leningrad

9th - 10th
A five minute interview of a woman who lived through the Battle of Leningrad. Click on Speaker Icon under "Siege of Leningrad." Real Audio Plugin required. Archived.
Audio
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Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street: Music of Turkey

3rd - 8th
A full-featured site for learning about the music of Turkey, although not actively updated since 2005. Easy-to-read spotlights on instruments and musicians communicate the essential qualities of Turkish music, both traditional and...
Audio
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Bbc World Service: Learning English Pronunciation Tips

9th - 10th
This section of the BBC Learning English site focuses on pronunciation. There are five lessons on confusing vowel sounds, and a phonemic chart that allows the user to hear pronunciations of all 44 sounds used in English.
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Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Richard Rogers

9th - 10th
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1988 radio broadcast featuring Richard Rogers, the British architect. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the BBC network.
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Bb Ci Audio Interviews: David Lean

9th - 10th
The BBC provides an audio clip from an interview with David Lean, the British film director. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of key works.
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Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Ken Russell

9th - 10th
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1986 radio broadcast featuring Ken Russell, the British film director and screenwriter. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the BBC...
Audio
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Bbc Interviews: Francis Ford Coppola

9th - 10th
The BBC provides audio clips from an interview with Francis Ford Coppola. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of key works.
Audio
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Bbc: Iranian Revolution

9th - 10th
A four part audio series that covers these topics: Ayatollah Khomeini returns, One country - two governments, The last struggle of the army, and Revolution Day. Excerpts from individuals who were involved in the Revolution.
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Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Seamus Heaney

9th - 10th
The BBC provides audio clips from several interviews with the Irish poet Seamus Heaney. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and further links to material found on the BBC network.