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A comprehensive collection of links to
statistics, facts, Encyclopedias, Newspapers, Magazines,
Broadcast Media, Other News Sites and Other related
sources.
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Ten by Ten News in Photographs and
Words--Exciting Concept
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Current events at the global
level are updated hourly on this visual grid of
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words and pictures that
highlights leading international news. Click on a
thumbnail photo to read the related story. More compelling
than a scan
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of the daily headlines, this
ever-changing, unbiased site would be an excellent
addition to a daily discussion of world events."
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An
excellent site designed for teachers, parents and
students. Current events, news summaries, related
activities and lesson plans for Grades 3-12.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/
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A wonderful
source for students to assess breaking news, watch
selected video clips, access archives, support materials
and curriculum specials.
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http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/fyi/
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The interactive
museum of news. There are many features, but the
two most incredible are the daily (and archive) access
to the front pages of 400 national and international
newspaper front pages AND a variety of online exhibits
(scroll over the pictures at the top of the home page).
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Project Look Sharp
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Project Look Sharp provides materials, training and
support to help teachers prepare students for life
in today's media saturated world. Project Look Sharp
promotes the effective integration of media literacy
and critical thinking into classroom curricula at
all educational levels and instructional areas.
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Visit to access a free e-curricula, sample lessons
and other information.
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http://www.ithaca.edu/looksharp/
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SAMPLE:
Media Construction of the
Middle East
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Justice
Learning: A Civics Education site created in conjunction
with NPR, The New York Times Learning Network and the
Annenberg Foundation. Access to documents and
teaching materials related to eight current issues:
Affirmative Action, Civil Liberties in War, Death
Penalty, Energy/Environment, The Drug War, Gun Control,
Juvenile Justice, and Religion in School.
http://www.justicelearning.org/home.asp#
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EXCELLENT
SOURCES FOR STUDENTS SEEKING CURRENT EVENTS
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Search
various topics in the news by clicking on the middle
button "News"
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
PUBLICATIONS
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Jamestown Public Schools
197
Martin Road
Jamestown, NY
14701
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Project Director:
Paul Benson
716.483.7112
Fax: 716.483.7104 |
Web Design and
Research Team:
Paul Benson
Pam Brown
Rick Bates
Carol Shick
Rick Walters
Mike Swanson
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