Current+Events


 * [|BBC News in Pictures] **
 * Everyday the BBC runs a feature called the Day in Pictures that displays a small collection of photographs from around the world. For years I've used this resource as a conversation starter for current events discussions in my Global Studies classes. The Day in Pictures collections are part of a much larger resource from the BBC simply called In Pictures . The In Pictures resource provides hundreds of images in a variety collections and slide shows about current events throughout the world. Some of the slide shows even include narration. All of the images include captions explaining what is happening in the picture and a little background knowledge about the event being photographed.
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 * Channelone.com **
 * Channel One News provides you with all of the current events from around the world. You will find headlines and captions for current news stories, special features, and stories that are for pure entertainment. There is also a video gallery that allows you to watch current news stories and search through the archives. You will even find an area that is filled with interactive quizzes, and area just for students, and an area designed especially for teachers.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.channelone.com
 * [|CNN Student News]
 * CNN Student News is a ten minute, commercial free, daily news program for middle and high school students produced by the journalists and educators at CNN. This award winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.


 * Discovery News **
 * Visit the Discovery News website to find news headlines on many topics. News topics included are Animals, Space, Human, Tech, Earth, Archeology, Dinosaurs and History. Visit each news topic to find many current news articles. To the right of the articles you will find links to videos and news headlines.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://news.discovery.com


 * ESA Kids: News **
 * Current news from space, what it is like to live in space, information about our universe and the experiments that are taking place from all over the world regarding space missions are great topics to read about on this site from the European Space Agency (ESA). Take time to participate in interactive "fun activities" that are available and check your knowledge after visiting this site to see how much you learned about our world in space. In the "lab" you are able to learn how to build your own models, try experiments with adult help and check out special "eye openers."
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.esa.int


 * National Geographic Daily News **
 * Each day you will find the most current news and events related to caring for our planet in National Geographic's Daily News. The opening page contains the most recent headlines, photos, and news videos and provides you with a selection of news topics to search. You can find current news related to animals, the ancient world, energy, and the environment. There are also articles and resources related to cultures, space and technology, and even resources that are considered weird. News photos, videos, and blogs are accessible as well.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com


 * National Geographic Kids: News Bites **
 * Take a few minutes to look at all the "News Bites" that National Geographic Kids have made available on this site. Check out pictures, videos and articles about a variety of topics including space, animals, endangered species and people. You can connect to the archives of earlier News Bites or connect to the stories, games or people and places that National Geographic has available from the links at the top of the page. This is a fun, interactive site to learn tidbits of information about a variety of current topics.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com


 * New Scientist: News **
 * When you visit New Scientist online you will gain access to a collection of updated scientific news articles and an incredible archive that holds over 76,000 content pieces. The opening page contains the most current topics that are making news in the world of science. You can browse through the headlines and their brief descriptions or choose from the topics found in the toolbar. You will find news related to life, space, technology, the environment, health, physics and math, and science in society. Besides articles, New Scientist online also offers multimedia items as well.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.newscientist.com


 * News Hour Extra **
 * Do you like to keep up with current events? If so, this web site is just for you. Extra News Hour for Students is brought to you by PBS and contains the most up-to-date news stories from around the world. Since this site is updated every day, you will always find a great idea for your current events discussion or project. In addition to today's top news stories, you can also view video clips of breaking news or search the science, health or arts sections for current topics in specific fields.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.pbs.org


 * Scholastic News Online **
 * Read today's news headlines online at Scholastic News. Here you will find "daily news for kids." This online newspaper is divided into many different sections, such as a home page, a news section, special reports, a kids press corps, and games and quizzes. If you have a comment or a question regarding something you read, you can directly email Scholastic News from this web site. Visit this site often for updated news and special reports.
 * Web Links
 * URL: 1&CurrPage=scholasticNews.jsp&TopicValue=Scholastic%20News|http://www2.scholastic.com


 * Science Daily: Your Source for the Latest Research News **
 * ScienceDaily is a free, advertiser-supported online magazine that brings you breaking news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology. The magazine's articles are actually news releases submitted by leading universities and other research organizations around the world. Each news release is posted in its original form, with a contact name and link to the organization's home page. Several means are used for organizing the information, including a topic page and a reverse chronological list. This is a very useful site for keeping informed of current scientific happenings.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com


 * Science Reporting for Kids **
 * Visit this website to find kid friendly news and resources. Read recent science news updates in the categories Especially for Kids and More Kid News. Here, you can also view earlier news stories. Click on the Links for Kids tab on the left of the screen to find games, more news sites, fun for the whole family, and experiments. The Camps for Kids link will provide you with more links to different camps across the country.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.eurekalert.org


 * Scientific American: Top Stories **
 * This Emagazine is an excellent resource to stay current on all of the "hot topics' in the area of technology and science. Read through feature articles, view exhibits, and listen to expert interviews on this web site by the Scientific American. Current research and findings are always readily available as an excellent resource for science students.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.scientificamerican.com


 * Taliban Conflict **
 * Find out why handing over national security control to Afghan forces promises to be challenging. Roadside bombings, assassinations, and suicide attacks are escalating but officials are optimistic. With the promised American military pull-out just a year away, some say the United States needs to negotiate with the Taliban. Investigate America's secret drone war across the border in Pakistan. Discover how unmanned planes provide reconnaissance and also have bombing capabilities. Explore the role of the British in Afghanistan.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk


 * The Learning Network **
 * Not only can you read about the most current news when you visit The Learning Network., but you can also interact with it. You will have the opportunity to read about particular issues and then find out what other teens think by reading their opinions. Although news topics change daily, you can count on finding the most current events, interactive quizzes, a word of the day, and the most recent comments from teens just like you.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com


 * The Why Files : The Science Behind the News **
 * The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents provides this web site. It discusses the science behind the news. Each issue features an in depth article, a brief article, a current news section, and cool science images. For example, this month features an article about professional sports and concussions, social ties aiding infant baboons, pedophilia treatment, steroids in baseball, and nuclear weapons in North Korea. Archives of past issues are available. Teachers can read about using The Why Files in the classroom.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://whyfiles.org


 * Time for Kids: Latest Stories **
 * Search through Time for Kids News for the latest stories about national news and entertainment news. The opening page has the headlines, pictures, and brief summaries of the stories. This is where you will find the links to the entire stories. You also have the option of searching for past stories according to the year they were published. Time for Kids also lets you using the Homework Helper, play lots of interactive games, and read online magazines.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.timeforkids.com


 * Today's Front Pages **
 * Read the front pages from more than 500 newspapers around the world. This is possible by visiting this web site, the Newseum, which is an "Interactive Museum of News." In addition to reading the daily news, historic interest articles are also archived, such as hurricane Katrina, the invasion of Iraq, and the attacks on September 11, 2001. To find a specific newspaper, you can conduct a search by region. Additionally, educational games and activities are provided. Try a game of Newmania, and test your knowledge of current events.
 * Web Links
 * URL: http://www.newseum.org
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