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Npr: Obama: Iran 'On Notice' Over Nuclear Intentions

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama issued a strong warning to Iran that it was 'on notice' concerning its recent nuclear intentions and that it will face international reaction if it continues to work on its nuclear program. (25/09/09) Within days of this...
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Npr: Kenya's Post Election Violence Kills Hundreds

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of a January 2008 interview that discusses the ethnic violence that has developed as a result of Kenya's disputed presidential election. This has led to more than 275 people being killed in the western Kenyan town of...
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Npr: Ghana Celebrates 50 Years as Independent Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article and the accompanying radio broadcasts, Ghana reflects back on its accomplishments in the fifty years since it became independent of colonial rule. It was the first African nation south of the Sahara to do so. [March 7, 2007]
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Npr: Mamie Smith and the Birth of the Blues Market

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview of a story originally aired on All Things Considered on NPR provides a description of the story complete with pictures and pertinent media. The entire radio broadcast is also provided in full.
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Article
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Npr: How to Choose a College That's Right for You

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you overwhelmed trying to decide what college is the best for you? NPR provides an effective article to aid those searching for the college that fits their needs.
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Npr: The Causes Behind Hunger in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses hunger in America and explores the reasons behind it. In question and answer form, discussions include housing costs, poverty, food insecurity, and the many other problems the poor face. (Published Nov. 22, 2005)
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Npr: For Afghanistan, a New Us Transition Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Obama administration is changing its strategy and timetable for US troops in Afghanistan. Caught between the desire of Karzai for limited American military role and the fear of not being able to fulfill the goal of subduing Taliban...
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Npr: Off the Ground: Creating the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
On August 28, 2011, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial was dedicated after 25 years of planning. The memorial stands in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. King is recognized for his work during the civil rights movement....
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Npr: Timeline: Steve Jobs: The Man at Apple's Core

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR commemorates the life and legacy of innovator and entrepreneur Steve Jobs.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: National Public Radio Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Resource provides an activity/lesson for students in analyzing radio, in this instance, NPR. Provides lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From ReadWriteThink's annual calendar on May 3, 2007.
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Npr: An American Family Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Captioned slideshow depicting what everyday life is like for a family on a farm in Iowa.
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Article
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Npr: Female Farmers, a Growing Trend in America

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio presents an interesting article on the growing number of U.S. farms managed by women. Meet two women who are doing it, and enjoy links to related stories on women in agriculture.
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Npr: America's First Spaceman

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about the first man to reach the edge of space, paving the way for the space exploration program. Related links available.
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Npr: What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz and Find Out

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An article and a quiz for parents on technology use by parents and kids. Includes a short interview with author Anya Kamenetz who wrote "The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life." [5 min.]
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Npr: 'De Baathification' of the Iraqi Military

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July 17, 2003 archived article, NPR reports the distribution of $100 stipends to Iraqi military personnel who are willing to sign a de-Baathification statement and cooperate with coalition forces.
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Article
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Npr: Reagan Laid to Rest After Final Tributes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
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Npr: Sanctuary for Fast Cats

For Students 9th - 10th
The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.
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Npr: Weekend All Things Considered: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
A short piece on the death of the last living survivor of the fire, Rose Freedman. She died at the age of 107. You can hear a recorded talk between a reporter and Freedman's granddaughter.
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Npr: Performance Today

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a clever feature of National Public Radio's website. Each day of the year several events related to classical music that occurred on that date in history are listed.
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Article
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Npr: Blue Whale Sighting Thrills Researchers

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio reports on the blue whale, which has been on the endangered species list for almost 40 years. Find out why a recent siting off the coast of Alaska has given researchers some cause for optimism.
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Npr: Interview Un Secretary General Kofi Annan

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio talks with Kofi Annan about his work and his expectations for a resolution to the U.N./Iraq weapons inspections issue. 11/2/02
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Npr: A Small Step to the Moon, a Giant Leap to Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.
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Npr: From Microscopes to Large Scale Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about the microbiologist turned artist, Kendall Buster turns what she sees under the microscope into oversized sculptures.
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Npr: Chamberlain Russell Competition

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is an excerpt from the book, "Rivalry", by author John Taylor about "The Big Collision" between basketball rivals Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell in 1959.