PBS
Pbs News Hour: What Is Behind the Turkey Pardoning Ritual?
Every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey for Thanksgiving Day. Find out the history behind this tradition.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary and Communist Leader, Dead at 90
November 25, 2016, Fidel Castro, Cuba's long-time revolutionary leader passed away. Emotions over his death are mixed across Cuba and beyond.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: British Pop Icon George Michael Dies at 53
Famed musician, George Michael, died in December 2016. He rocked stages across the world for years.
Curated OER
Cbc: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Snow
Learn everything from snow globes to snowfalls, and everything in between! Fascinating facts about snow!
Space.com
Space: Nasa to Celebrate John Glenn's Legacy With Memorial Service Today
Famed astronaut, John Glenn, passed away on December 8, 2016. He laid in state in Columbus, Ohio. He is remembered by many, especially those involved with the space program.
Space.com
Space: 'Snow Moon' Eclipse & Green Comet a Double Treat for Skywatchers
A penumbral lunar eclipse and a bright green comet gave skywatchers across the globe a double treat Friday night (Feb. 10) and early into Saturday morning.
Other
Ap: Massive Wwii Bomb Is Defused in German Town of Augsburg
Imagine being evacuated from home for Christmas because a bomb had been found nearby. A leftover aerial bomb from World War II was located in December 2016 and defused in Germany on Christmas day.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Don't Let Math Stress You Out
New research points to strategies for improving math performance in people who get stressed out by the numbers world.
Curated OER
Cbc Kids: Happy Stories: These Kids Built a Minecraft Historical Fort in Class!
A group of grade 4 kids at Ecole Julie-Riel in Winnipeg got to build their own virtual Forth Rouge using Minecraft as part of their history class. Find out how their teacher incorporated the popular interactive game.
New York Times
New York Times: After You Strengthen Your Passwords, Here's How to Store Them
[Free Registration/Login Required] New York Times has suggestions from tech gurus on how to create strong passwords and keep them safe.
Scholastic
Scholastic: A White House Garden Harvest
Michelle Obama started a garden on the grounds of the White House in 2009. This article features her invitation to children to join her while to conduct her final harvest since they will be leaving the White House during the winter of 2016.
Other
Real Clear Politics: How Donald Trump Won
An unexpected, shocking win in the United States 2016 Presidential Election for the non-politician Donald Trump. Understand what led to his success on November 8.
Other
Huffington Post: Meet Kamala Harris, Who Could Become the First Woman President
On November 8, 2016, Kamala Harris became the first Indian-American and the second African-American woman elected to the United States Senate. Harris is currently the Attorney General in California.
CNN
Cnn: Fidel Castro Laid to Rest in Private Funeral
Following the traditional nine days of mourning, Fidel Castro's ashes were placed in a granite mausoleum Sunday morning during a private ceremony attended by Castro's little-seen family and a handful of Latin American and African...
CNN
Cnn: Fidel Castro, Cuba's Longtime Revolutionary Leader, Dies at 90
Not all grieve the loss of Cuba's former leader, Fidel Castro. Castro passed away on November 25, 2016.
New York Times
New York Times: Student Connections
A special section of the New York Times caters to Middle and High School students. Provides a news quiz, word of the day, news summaries, and other features such as student letters to the editor.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Underwater Expedition Finds Sunken Warship
A piece of history was discovered in the Pacific waters in August, 2016. Check it out!
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: How Would You React if We Discovered Alien Life?
There are many books, movies, and television shows speculating what it would be like if aliens actually came to Earth and humans interacted with them. Let's consider some possible scenarios.
Other
World News: Second Child Policy Seen Boosting Demand for Larger Homes in China
Now that the rules have changed in China and families can have two children it is changing the housing situation. Demands for larger homes and increased housing costs are expected to come.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Why Do We Vote on Tuesdays?
As election day approaches quickly, understand why the United States elections are always held on Tuesdays.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Chicago Cubs End 108 Year Championship Drought With World Series Win
"Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago what do you say? Cubs are gonna win today!" This song has been echoing around the nation this week in celebration for the Cubs breaking their curse and winning the World Series
DOGO Media
Dogo News: November's Supermoon Will Be the Largest Since 1948
The moon will be shining bigger and brighter this week. It will be the biggest in almost seventy years.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Giant Snowballs Delight Locals in Siberia
An area in the Yamal Peninsula witnessed an unusual natural event of giant, perfectly formed snowballs. Find images from the beach and a brief video clip.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Obama Invites Trump to Meet, Congratulates Him on Victory
A brief article about the call from the sitting President Obama to the President-Elect, Trump. Know the few phone calls that were exchanged when it was clear who the winner of Election 2016 would be.