PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Writing History: From Students to Scholars Lesson Plan
Recent incidents of plagiarism, or suspected plagiarism by former academics and by news reporters, make this a hot topic. This lesson, based on a NewsHour story on the topic could lead to lively discussion and inquiry in the classroom. A...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for investigating the clashing concerns of civil liberties and national security during wartime. Students will identify the legal issues involved with detaining terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Littleton Shooting, 1999 Interviews
Read interviews with leaders in education, psychology, and law on the topic of youth violence. Looks at the issue of "Why our sons turn violent and how can we save them." Read the answers to this question, with specific details on recent...
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Test Online: Strep Throat
This informative site discusses the test that is given if strep is suspected. What is being tested? How is the sample collected? What does the test result mean? These questions and more are answered in a clear and concise manner.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Stejneger's Beaked Whale
Thirty-one of the 48 sightings of Stejneger's beaked whale have come from Alaskan waters. It is suspected this species favors deep waters, including the Aleutian Trench and the Aleutian Basin, which is some 3,500 m deep, rather than the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society: Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
The American Cancer Society site provides a wealth of information regarding skin cancer - nonmelanoma. Content includes a general overview, a detailed guide, and links to other information sources. This site is a starting point to learn...
Other
The Invasion of Panama
This Noam Chomsky article identifies suspected CIA and U.S. military links to the Panamanian military coup and rise of power of drug lord Manuel Noriega.
Curated OER
Chechen Rebel Warlord Shamil Basayev
Many people say that Chechen guerilla leader Shamil Basayev was behind the Beslan School attack. This article provides information about Basayev and others who are suspected terrorists. 9/2004
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Bbc: Global Nuclear Powers
An interactive map which shows every country that has nuclear weapons, has programs to gain nuclear weapons, had nuclear weapon programs, or is suspected of having a nuclear weapon. Click on a country for a description of that country...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bishop Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor (1613 - 13 August 1667) was a clergyman in the Church of England who achieved fame as an author during The Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. He is sometimes known as the "Shakespeare of Divines" for his poetic style of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Iv
George IV or George Augustus Frederick (12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death. He had earlier served as The Prince Regent when his...