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NASA

Nasa: Earth Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
The purpose of NASA's Earth Observatory is to provide new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet to the public. The focus is on Earth's climate and environmental change.
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New York Times

New York Times: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This New York Times section is devoted to the coverage of American politics. Topics include current election coverage.
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CNN

Cnn: allpolitics.com

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN, in conjunction with TIME magazine, covers U.S. and world politics. Content includes top headlines, in-depth features, analysis, special reports, a government guide, and more.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Vaccines: Should Any Vaccines Be Required for Children?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website dedicated to exploring controversial social issues presents research, video and commentary on the arguments for and against vaccinating children in the U.S.
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Other

The Civil War News

For Students 9th - 10th
The Civil War News is a monthly newspaper for people with an active interest in the Civil War today. Content includes U.S. Civil War news, reviews, and events.
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Other

Reuters: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of an ongoing collection of headline news stories pertaining to politics from Reuters, a multimedia news agency. Older stories are archived.
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Article
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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New York Times

New York Times: Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest in environmental news, including geology, global warming, wildlife and earthquakes.
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The White House

The White House: Welcome to the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current...
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Other

Politifact

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact-checking resource examining statements of politicians when it is hard to distinguish what is true and what is false. Politifact has earned a Pulitzer Prize.
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CNN

Cnn: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
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PBS

Pbs, News Hour: The Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
Reports of current economic news and analysis on PBS, NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
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Website
American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association: Apa Journal Online

For Students 9th - 10th
American Psychologist, the official journal of the American Psychological Association, publishes articles on current issues in psychology as well as empirical, theoretical, and practical articles on broad aspects of psychology.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: u.s. Policy in the Middle East: Analyzing Political Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-media resources including video, PowerPoint, articles and maps from which students explore current issues in the Middle East and their relation to U.S. policy and interpret political cartoons on Middle East politics.
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Other

Living on Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Living on Earth is a weekly environmental news and information program distributed by National Public Radio. Coverage includes earth news, features, and various ecological issues. Archives are available back to 1991.
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BBC

Bbc: Science & Nature: Prehistoric Life: Latest News

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a collection of links to news items related to prehistoric studies. A good resource for keeping up-to-date on scientists' discoveries about our Earth's past.
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New York Times

New York Times: Social Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times provides daily coverage of events and happenings of interest in the social sciences.
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Website
NBC

Msnbc News: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This MSNBC site provides the latest news and headlines in U.S. politics.
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Website
The White House

The White House: National Security & Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
Read general information about the establishment of the National Security Council, current staff, and its function within the government.
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Website
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Current Events in the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization provides tested, economic lessons from current economic news and information.
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Other

The Earth Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earth Times newspaper covers the latest in environmental issues such as world population, conflict-resolution, governance, human-rights and trade.
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Other

Gov Spot: u.s. Government, State Government, Congress, Government Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
GovSpot is a non-partisan government information portal for and about the U.S. government. Content includes top news surrounding the U.S. government, as well as a wealth of information on top political issues, social services, government...
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New York Times

New York Times: Cyber Law Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
Cyber Law Journal, a weekly publication of the New York Times, reflects on the legal issues raised by the Internet.