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Chicago Tribune vs. US (1942): When Does Freedom of the Press Go Too Far?
Students define freedom of the press in peace and war time. As a class, they identify the need for the public to be informed, but discuss where the line should be drawn to protect national security. They develop their arguments and...
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Press Perception of Jack Johnson
Students role-play the role of journalists during the 19th and 20th centuries. They create their own sports newspapers. They report on Jack Johnson's life and career.
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Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution
Students examine how the French and American revolutions influenced and emergence of free press in these countries. Students explore the link between government control of the press and the type of government. They compare and contrast...
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The Power of the Press
Students identify an editorial and propaganda, discuss differences between weekly and daily newspapers, analyze needs of rural and urban newspaper audiences, and evaluate possible power of the press and importance of multiple views...
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Students read the case text of the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier case. Using the text, they discuss the case history and the implications of the verdict. They share their findings with the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation and...
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Freedom of the Press
Tenth graders explain the "watchdog" role of the press. They identify varied roles that citizens, reporters, and editors play in maintaining a free press. They identify value conflicts between freedom of the press and other rights.
Northwestern University
The Annenberg Washington Program
Founded in 1983 by Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg, this non-profit group (the Annenberg Washington Program), serves as a watchdog for communication related issues.
Other
Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
Other
The American Journalism Review
This is an excellent newsletter-style site for the American Journalism Review. Aside from a ton of articles and pertinent information, it offers essential resources, first rate tools, and a huge database for journalists.
Other
The Working Reporter: A Resource for Journalists
A great all-in-one news site, the Working Reporter provides national and international news, updated constantly with a running ticker so you can add to your own Web page for free.
Other
Stoa & the Tourist Office of Spain: Home Page
The Tourist Office of Spain and the Spain Tours Operators Association offer a wide variety of help for the those thinking of traveling to Spain. From advice on pre-trip preparations to what is hot in Spain this year, this site has it all.
Other
American Football Coaches Association
This is the official site of the American Football Coaches Association. It serves as a resource site with a variety of information and links to other resource sites and organizations.
University of Arizona
An Honor or Award Received Press Release Example
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for students to use as a model.
University of Arizona
An Upcoming Conference Press Release Example
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for use as a model.
University of Arizona
U of Arizona: Example #3, Event Notice for a Campus Club
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good for use as a model for students.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Example #4, New Academic Course Offered
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good model for students.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Example #5, Featured Speaker at a Meeting
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good model for students.
University of Arizona
Research Appearing in a Journal Press Release: Example
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for students to use as a model.
Other
The World Association of Newspapers
This huge global organization includes approximately 17,000 publications, associations and news agencies with representatives on all five continents. This well designed newsletter-style resource offers daily updates about news happening...
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: The Supreme Court as Defender of the Constitution
This site gives you examples of court cases demonstrating how the Supreme Court upholds the constituion. It also includes links to further information.