Homework Help - Current Events
WEBSITES
(http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/)
Annenberg Classroom is an issue-based approach for engaging high school
students in informed political discourse. The website uses audio from NPR’s
Justice Talking radio show and articles from The New York Times to teach
students about reasoned debate and the often-conflicting values inherent in
our democracy
(http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html)
An excellent guide to web resources on hot topics and current events.
(http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/index.html)
The New York Times Learning Network is a free service for students in grades
6-12, their teachers and parents. Students can read daily news summaries and
submit questions and feedback.
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/) Based on the PBS news
hour with Jim Lehrer, this site features educational resources based on
current issues & events.
(http://www.nj.com/)
Check out the latest New Jersey news in up to 11 local newspapers.
The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does not take positions on policy issues.
(http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Issues_and_Causes/)
Guide to the sites covering contemporary issues in the news.
