NBC
Nbc News: u.s. News
Find the latest U.S. news stories, photos, and videos. Read breaking headlines covering politics, economics, pop culture, and more.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Comparative Government and Politics: Russia
Advanced Placement learning module in Comparative Government and Politics explores Russia's political culture.
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Jamestown S'klallam Tribe: Homepage
Official website of the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe. Contains a good mix of history and current events for the tribe.
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Jamestown S'klallam Tribe: Homepage
Official website of the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe. Contains a good mix of history and current events for the tribe. Make sure to read out all the information in "History & Culture," which includes interesting facts about the...
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Live Science: Science, Technology, Health & Environmental News
Are you curious about mind, body, and world? Read the latest science news in this up-to-date science, health and technology portal.
Science Daily
Science Daily
This research-oriented news source is devoted to reporting new developments in science, technology, and medicine. Includes video.
WorldNews Network
Wn Network: Bolivia Times
A compilation of news stories of special interest to Bolivians and Bolivia.
The Economist
The Economist: Australia's Aborigines: Original Sin
This article discusses the evolving issues of racism against the aborigines of Australia.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Terrorism
Students will discuss the underlying causes of terrorism and try to discover the best ways to combat it. Articles and discussion activities are given in this lesson plan for use by the teacher.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Greece History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Greece including ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, democracy, Alexander the Great, Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, independence, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Iran History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Iran including early civilizations, empires, Arab rule, the rise of Islam, the fall of the Shah, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ireland History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Ireland including early kings, Celtics, Viking invasions, British rule, North and South, the IRA, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Italy History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Netherlands History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the Netherlands including early settlers, kings and leaders, artists, Word War II, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Pakistan History and Timeline Overview
On this website, students can study the history and timeline of the country of Pakistan including early civilizations, the Kushan Empire, the rise of Islam, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Turkey History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Vietnam History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Vietnam including early civilizations, dynasties, French rule, Vietname War, Ho Chi Minh, communism, and current events.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ebola: At a Glance
The Ebola disease is a life-threatening illness caused by the Ebola virus. There is currently no vaccine or specific medication for Ebola. Further discussion includes How does the virus replication work?; What are the symptoms of Ebola...
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Eco Logic: Creating a Sustainable Future for Australia
Students learn about current social, environmental, and economic issues. The resource consists of information and resources about the conditions, qualities, and goals to support a sustainable future.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The Sixth Extinction
Review the mass extinction events from the Earth's history. Then explore some ideas related to the concept that we are currently in the midst of the Earth's sixth major extinction.
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Washington Univ.: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Comprehensive site with general information about Alzheimer's disease. Provides updates on conferences and events, links to current research or related sites, and more.
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: The Fort Mims Massacre of 1813
Many events that occurred during the War of 1812, like so many other periods in American history, are now largely forgotten and unknown to the general public. Atrocities or barbarities perpetrated against the Indians by settlers are well...
