The Journal is the local newspaper publication for the city of Providence, Rhode Island.
What are the important parts of an online news article? Kids find and read news in lots of different ways. But studies show they're not very good at interpreting what they see. How can we help them get better? Teaching your students about the structure of online news articles is an important place to start. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Understand the purposes of different parts of an online news page. Identify the parts and structure of an online news article. Learn about things to watch out for when reading online news pages, such as sponsored content and advertisements.
Using published materials in the essay, the author describes the methods used by various media to manipulate the politics of the country through their ability to "manage" the news.
As web companies strive to tailor their services to our personal tastes, there's a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a "filter bubble" and don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. Eli Pariser argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy. [9:05]
This collection of links, seminar information, leadership programs and more allows teachers to integrate global studies into their curriculum. Excellent resources are offered on their links page for international issues.
A university site from the University of Wisconsin with numerous hyperlinks to issues and information on South and Southeast Asia.
This site has the definition of "Infomercial," and includes explanations of the infomercial equivalent in print media and on the internet.
Read general information about the establishment of the National Security Council, current staff, and its function within the government.
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current issues, and foreign policy.
This is a resource for discussing and analyzing world issues. Browse resources by world region or by topic. Sample topics include development, environment, globalization, human rights, and more. Includes video (requires Adobe Flash).
Communicate the important details of a project to the public by writing a press release in Google Docs. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes