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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Techno Pop

For Students 9th - 10th
Feature series on "The Secret History of Technology and Pop Music," traced partly through the story of an Indiana company that stopped making pianos and started cutting 78 rpm records using the talents of famous jazz musicians and others.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: On the Road in China

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive seven part series from August 2004, that examins the social, political, and economic changes seen across China as it develops into a global super power. Provides links to numerous related stories.
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Npr: A Living Document

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen and read along as news reporters from NPR recite the Declaration of Independence.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Citizen Student

For Students 9th - 10th
A multi-part NPR program on the views of students about civic participation. Part 1 discusses Voting, Part 2 discusses "Bringing the First Amendment into the Classroom," and Part 3 talks about the strong messages teenagers have grown up...
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Primary
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Npr: Four Tel Aviv Students Discuss Their Concerns and Hopes for Israel's Future

For Students 9th - 10th
An NPR interview with four college students who identify and explain why their biggest concerns about Israel's future center on their nation's economy. Audio also available. (25 February 2005)
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Npr: 2008 Election Map of Primaries

For Students 9th - 10th
Great interactive map that shows primary and caucus results for the 2008 Presidential election plus House, Senate, and Governor elections. Click on a state for up to date news stories.
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PPT
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Inaugural Firsts

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR highlights historical inaugural firsts in this captioned pictorial slideshow. Includes many interesting and fun facts about U.S. presidents.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: End of Life: Exploring Death in America: "Last Day" From "Charlotte's Web"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from an National Public Radio program, The End of Life, provides the text of the last chapter of E.B. White's "Charlotte's Web."
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Handout
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Npr: A Centennial Tribute to Richard Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a concise summary of the contributions of composer Richard Rodgers to American music and theater. Centennial tribute provides a brief biography and extensive exploration of the musical influences which shaped Rodgers career.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The 9 11 Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR has been following the 9-11 Commission from its beginnings, November, 2002. Follow the Commission along, read the Complete Report, and judge the impact in a post 9-11 America. NPR also provides links to timelines and audio of...
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Handout
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Npr: Bob Hope Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about the life and accomplishments of Bob Hope who died at the age of 100 in 2003.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Taking Issue: Evolution and Religious Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what five different religions have to say about the shaping of life and evolution. [August 8, 2005]
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Activity
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Npr: Saddam Hussein, a Life of Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
An effective synopsis of the life of Hussein, from his young life through the rule of Iran to his capture in December, 2003.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture

For Students 9th - 10th
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Gop's Efforts to Reach Hispanics

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the issue of immigration policy within the Republican party and how the issue may affect Republicans' ability to win Hispanic/Latino voters. Includes an audio version of the story.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Female Soldiers Graduate From Army Ranger School

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the historic accomplishment of Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver, who are the first women soldiers to graduate from Army Ranger school.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: An Image of a Child Can Change the Way We See the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the power of imagery to change how people perceive various crises and how they affect children.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Why Is the Sky Blue? (On Pluto, That Is)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the atmosphere of Pluto.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Doctors Without Borders Are Now Doctors in Anguish

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the tragic bombing of a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Gun Debate Divides Nation's Police Officers, Too

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the differing views around gun control and gun rights held by police officers. Includes an audio version of the story.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Nelson Mandela, 1918 2013

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of news reports and commentaries about Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his death in December 2013. Includes reactions from around the world to his passing, commentaries on his life and the impact of his leadership in South...
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Kids' Book Has Charges of Whitewashing Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
Article presents a critical analysis of the depiction of slavery in the children's book, A Fine Dessert.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What if Every High School Had a 'Justice Program'?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on alternative programs that focus on justice in schools as opposed to using police to enforce school discipline. Audio version of this and related stories are provied.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: In Chicago, One Woman Offers a Safety Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the work of one woman who is trying to make Chicago a safer place for young people. Includes an audio version of the story.