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Wild medicine! An orangutan treated his wound with a local plant
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Scientists Say: Superconductor
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Analyze This: Where are U.S. earthquakes most likely?
A model used data on historical quakes and measurements from active faults to forecast risks of damaging earthquakes in the next 100 years.
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Awesome Articles for Students: Websites and Other Resources
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In today’s digital world, we seem to be surrounded by news. Clickbait, anyone? Yet the pervasive and often intrusive nature of internet news articles belies the fact that many of these sites are behind a paywall, biased, or feature low-quality reporting.
Still, online articles are a great starting point for all kinds of learning assignments across the curriculum. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best free article websites for students. Many of these sites offer not only high-quality topical articles on every subject, but also ideas for lessons, such as questions, quizzes, and discussion prompts.
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CommonLit With thousands of high-quality, Common Core-aligned reading passages for grades 3-12, this easy-to-use literacy site is a rich source of English and Spanish texts and lessons. Search by theme, grade, Lexile score, genre, and even literary devices such as alliteration or foreshadowing. Texts are accompanied by teacher guides, paired texts activities, and assessments. Teachers can share lessons and track student progress with a free account.
DOGOnews News articles featuring current events, science, social studies, world events, civics, environment, sports, weird/fun news, and more. Free access to all articles. Premium accounts offer extras such as simplified and audio versions, quizzes, and critical thinking challenges.
CNN10 Replacing the popular CNN Student News, CNN 10 provides 10-minute video news stories on current events of international importance, explaining how the event fits into the broader news narrative.
KiwiKids News Created by a New Zealand primary school educator, Kiwi Kids News features free articles about health, science, politics (including U.S. political topics), animals, and the Olympics. Kids will love the “Odd Stuff” articles, which focus on unusual news, from the world’s biggest potato to centenarian athletes.
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PBS NewsHour Daily News Lessons Daily articles covering current events in video format. Each lesson includes a full transcript, fact list, summary, and focus questions.
NYT Daily Lessons/Article of the Day The New York Times Daily Lessons builds a classroom lesson around a new article each day, offering thoughtful questions for writing and discussion, as well as related ideas for further study. Perfect for practicing critical thinking and literacy skills for middle and high school students, it’s a part of the larger NYT Learning Network , which provides an abundance of activities for students and resources for teachers.
The Learning Network Current event articles, student opinion essays, movie reviews, students review contests, and more. The educator resource section offers top-notch teaching and professional development resources.
News For Kids With the motto “Real News, Told Simply,” News for Kids strives to present the latest topics in U.S. and world news, science, sports, and the arts in a way that’s accessible to most readers. Features a coronavirus update page .
ReadWorks A fully free research-based platform, Readworks provides thousands of nonfiction and fiction passages searchable by topic, activity type, grade, and Lexile level. Educator guides cover differentiation, hybrid and remote learning, and free professional development. Great resource for teachers.
Science News for Students Winner of multiple awards for journalism, Science News for Students publishes original science, technology, and health features for readers ages 9-14. Stories are accompanied by citations, recommended readings, glossaries, readability scores, and classroom extras. Be sure to check out Top 10 tips to stay safe during an epidemic .
Teaching Kids News A terrific site that publishes readable and teachable articles on news, art, science, politics, and more for students grades 2-8. Bonus: The Fake News resource section links to online games about fake news and images. A must for any digital citizen.
Smithsonian Tween Tribune An excellent resource for articles on a wide range of topics, including animals, national/world news, sports, science, and much more. Searchable by topic, grade, and Lexile reading score. Lesson plans offer great ideas for the classroom and simple, usable frameworks for implementing these in any grade.
Wonderopolis Have you ever wondered if llamas really spit or if animals like art? Every day, the award-winning Wonderopolis posts a new standard-based article exploring intriguing questions such as these. Students may submit their own questions and vote for their favorites. Be sure to check out “Wonders with Charlie,” featuring acclaimed writer, producer, and director Charlie Engelman.
Youngzine A unique news site for young people that focuses on climate science, solutions, and policies to address the myriad effects of global warming. Kids have an opportunity to express their views and literary creativity by submitting poetry or essays.
Scholastic Kids Press A multinational group of young journalists ages 10-14 report the latest news and fascinating stories about the natural world. Features sections dedicated to coronavirus and civics.
National Geographic Kids A fine library of articles about animals, history, science, space, and—of course—geography. Students will enjoy the “Weird But True” short videos, featuring fun animations about oddball topics.
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Great News Websites for Students
Which news sites can students trust? These great, classroom-friendly news websites are credible sources for students. Students can turn to them to gain different perspectives on key current events. There are picks on this list for students of all grade levels with appropriately adjusted content. For those sites that target developing readers, the reading levels are dialed down but not dumbed down. Most important, these sites all have a few key things in common: They're less biased, they're backed by journalistic practices, they have an editorial process, and they offer reporting and research rather than opinion and propaganda. They also dig into a host of topics that students will naturally gravitate toward.
Want to know what we think is the best news site or app for students? Check out The Best News Apps and Sites for Classrooms .
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News magazine features standards-aligned activity packs for kids
Bottom Line : The print version of the magazine, or a printed-out digital version, offers a nice -- if rather typical -- collection of activities.
Time for Kids
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Pro news zine balances kid-friendly content with teacher supports
Bottom Line : This is an excellent, cross-curricular news source that'll keep kids current and build their thinking skills.
News-O-Matic
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Daily news stories and supplements keep elementary schoolers current
Bottom Line : This highly useful current events platform can be a daily fixture of elementary school classrooms.
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Great stories, just-right leveled reading; now mostly by subscription
Bottom Line : While pricey, Newsela has ascended into an all-in-one destination for leveled, non-fiction reading.
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Catch up on current events with the help of student journalists
Bottom Line : This is a simple and solid news site which, by focusing on the student-created stories, could inspire an interest in journalism.
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Real news stories and videos for and by kids
Bottom Line : This is a robust resource for real and accessibly-written news stories students, but don't expect interactive elements or supporting materials.
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Daily news matches reading level, supports diving into current events
Bottom Line : These sortable collections of news stories, infographics, and videos can provide a daily dose of current events.
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Cool STEM articles with learning supports make for fun, informative reading
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Biweekly, homespun news site offers useful videos and lessons
Bottom Line : The combo of newscasts, articles, and media content offers a deep news literacy approach, but it's lacking supports.
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Civics site offers building blocks for meaningful dialogue
Bottom Line : This site meaningfully promotes dialogue rather than argument, and collects a lot of resources you might normally have to curate yourself.
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News site offers a useful platform for research, critical thinking
Bottom Line : With some cautious supervision and adept guidance from teachers, this is a good tool for seeking, reading, and evaluating stories from multiple sources.
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Excellent multimedia learning hub supports both teachers and students
Bottom Line : For those willing to dig around, the site is an exceptional place for both educators and students to find inspirational digital media resources.
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Trusted news brand's current events site offers daily discussions
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Digital news source builds literacy and measures progress
Bottom Line : A top-notch digital news source with interactive features; a good tool to add value as students learn critical-thinking and close-reading skills.
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High-powered news site offers daily resource to process current events
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Engage with passionate international perspectives from youth
Bottom Line : Offers a rich variety of news and opinion stories on global issues, and its young writers will get U.S. students hooked on civic engagement.
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Dynamic site harnesses creative young talent to speak truth to power
Bottom Line : This fresh and socially aware website will draw students in with catchy -- often controversial -- topics, but keep them there with quality content.
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17 Useful Article Sites for Students
January 11, 2022 // by Kay Bancroft
As the popularity of student-led learning grows, so does the importance of providing our learners with safe and accurate research sources. While we want to encourage school students to explore their interests, we have to remember that the internet offers a vast supply of information, some of which is unregulated.
We want to help you guide your students to accurate and trusted resources, which is why we've done the hard work for you and found 17 of the best websites for student research.
Sites For Younger Students (K-5th Grade)
1. national geographic kids .
National Geographic Kids features content that is mostly focused on animals and the natural world but also has information on social studies topics too. The site offers educational games, videos, and other activities. Students can also find out 'Weird But True' facts and tour countries around the world.
Learn more: National Geographic Kids
2. DK Find Out!
DK Find Out! is a fun site covering many topics, such as science and math, along with content that is less commonly covered such as transportation, language arts, and computer coding. The site is easy to navigate and includes videos, quizzes, and fun facts.
Learn more: DK Find Out!
Epic! is a digital library and e-reader website and app with a collection of over 40,000 children's books. Students can search for texts and also be assigned texts to read by their teacher. Free accounts are available to use during the school day.
There is also a built-in dictionary feature and a large number of 'read to me' texts, which are excellent for students who may not be able to read independently yet.
Epic! also includes an educational video library, magazines, and options to track student activity. Some texts can also be downloaded for offline use if access to an internet connection is an issue.
Learn more: Epic!
4. Ducksters
Ducksters is quite a text-heavy site, so best for use with older students who have already developed independent reading and note-taking skills. It offers a range of social studies and scientific content, but it is an especially great resource for researching the US and world history. Along with written content, the site also has a collection of games for students to play.
Learn more: Ducksters
5. BrainPOP Jr.
BrainPOP Jr has a huge archive of videos on a broad range of topics. Each video is around 5 minutes long and kids will be tickled by the two main characters, Annie and Moby. This is a great resource to use if you've taught your students how to take notes from watching videos, although the transcripts for each video can also be accessed. The website also includes quizzes and activities for students to complete after watching the videos.
Learn more: BrainPOP Jr.
6. Kids Discover
Kids Discover is a vast, award-winning library of non-fiction content for students, featuring interesting articles and videos that will have them hooked! Students will need an account but there is some free content available.
Learn more: Kids Discover
7. Wonderopolis
Head to the Wonderopolis website and explore the world of wonders! The content on this site covers a wide range of educational topics. Articles have embedded photos and videos for easy access, and the search tool will help students find the information they need.
Learn more: Wonderopolis
8. Fact Monster
Fact Monster combines reference materials, homework assistance, educational games, and fun facts for kids. From the solar system to the world economy, Fact Monster has a wide range of information that your students might find useful in their research.
Learn more: Fact Monster
9. TIME for Kids
TIME for Kids aims to nurture today's learners and tomorrow's leaders with original news articles and interviews. Help your students grow the critical-thinking skills required to become active global citizens. The site is geared towards helping students understand the news and world around them.
Learn more: TIME for Kids
Sites for Older Students (6th Grade -12th Grade)
10. brainpop.
The older sibling of BrainPOP Jr, BrainPOP is aimed at older students and features videos based on a higher level curriculum. Tim takes over from Annie to interact with Moby, and the videos cover more information at a greater depth while at a faster pace.
Learn more: BrainPOP
11. Newslea
Containing a vast range of educational content, your students are sure to find the resources they need at Newslea. Material is aligned to academic standards and also includes wellness activities. You will need to subscribe to this site in order to access its content, but certain types of funding are available.
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12. New York Times
The New York Times has the latest, up-to-the-minute articles informing your students of current events happening around the world. Be mindful that this is a news site aimed at adults, and so you should think carefully about the age and maturity of your students before directing them to this site. The site has a vast collection of online articles that students may find useful in their research.
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13. National Public Radio (NPR)
Again, another NPR is another site of excellent journalistic material that is geared towards an adult audience. A great place to direct students if they are looking for reputable coverage of current events.
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14. National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History website is a useful resource for exploring history and viewing artifacts. The website also provides suggestions to other Smithsonian pages that might be of use to your students' topics of research.
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15. How Stuff Works
'How Stuff Works' is an interesting collection of videos and articles which explain, well, how things work! Great for any curious student who wants to dig a little deeper into the science behind something.
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16. History
Did you know that the well-known 'History Channel' has a site where you can read articles about important historical events? Events are categorized in a variety of ways, making it easy for students to find what they are looking for.
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17. Google Scholar
Now, Google Scholar is not a website where students can view information. Think of it more as a tool created to help readers find the literature of a scholarly nature on the internet. From the search bar, students are able to locate peer-reviewed papers, books, theses, abstracts, and journal articles from a range of academic publishers. It is a great tool for helping your students find and explore educational resources.
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Internet Safety
It's worth noting that while these sites are designed for children and teenagers, advertisements may still pop up or students may be tempted to stray to different sites. We recommend that you always check out a site yourself before recommending it to your students. It might be wise to consider teaching an online safety lesson before starting any kind of online research project with your students.
You could reach out to your technology department for help with this. There are also some great ideas for lessons on sites such as Teachers Pay Teachers.
The Library
Don't discount your school library for excellent resources and access to texts! Connect with your school librarian and provide them with a list of research topics. They are usually more than happy to dig out some age-appropriate texts and check them out for you to use in your classroom.
However, we all know that one student with a super-specific and obscure interest, and that's when the internet can be an invaluable tool! Online resources are also excellent for when students don't have access to hard copy books, such as during remote learning.
Librarians can also tell you about any sites or databases your school subscribes to and how to navigate online texts you may have access to.
Taking Notes and Plagiarism
Along with teaching students about internet safety, it's also imperative to teach them how to take notes properly and avoid copying straight from the text.
Again, there are some great lessons and videos out there on how to take notes and write research in our own words. Students will definitely need some time and practice with it, but it's a useful topic on which to have a class discussion before they get started.
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Studying current events gives students the opportunity to make relevant real world connections, engage with high-interest topics, and practice foundational reading and writing skills. Although working with current events is extremely valuable, it is not always easy to find news outlets that provide accessible content for students. The websites listed below are FREE of charge, don’t require any type of sign-in, and contain a variety of kid-friendly and appropriate news sources for students to utilize when studying current events.
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Teaching with the news 15 current events websites for students.
- December 19, 2017
Preparing students to be well-informed, curious readers is part of our role as educators both across grade levels and subject areas. As a former classroom teacher, I loved sharing current events articles with students. High-interest, relevant articles connected to the news, can promote discussion both inside and outside of the classroom, plus, students can make comments and highlight an event via PDF editor . Although there might have been a time when you had newspapers delivered to your classroom, it’s now easier than ever to connect students with up-to-date articles thanks to these current events websites.
Teaching with the News?
On this list I’ve shared a handful of favorite current events websites. You’ll find some that allow you to modify reading levels for each article and others that connect student readers to videos, images, and audio files. If you’re a regular follower of ClassTechTips.com or attended an event I’ve spoken at the past few years, you’ve probably heard me use the phrase tasks before apps . As you go through this list think about your learning goals for students and which resources will connect them with relevant, engaging and high-interest informational text.
15 Current Events Websites for Students
The learning network.
The Learning Network from the New York Times is full of useful resources for students and teachers. There are articles written specifically for student readers and lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics. You’ll find writing prompts, contests and multimedia resources on this website.
With new articles each week, Youngzine is another great resource for texts to share with students. On this current events website you can find articles under science, technology and history categories. There are often maps, related resources and videos to explore with each article.
National Geographic
Full of popular stories, National Geographic’s website includes articles from around the world. In addition to the news articles for kids to explore, there is also a collection of beautiful images that are perfect for close reading activities.
CNN’s website provides quick ten-minute video clips for students featuring a wide variety of news stories. These commercial-free videos are perfect for sharing with students for daily updates. You might also decide to use these videos in a flipped classroom model for students to watch outside of the classroom and come back to class ready to discuss.
ChannelOne News
Although this current events website includes commercials with student-friendly videos, the high-quality, high-interest content may still be of interest to you. With new content added every day and a great production quality, the resources on this website are robust.
Tween Tribune
On this free website for kids you’ll find plenty of current events lesson ideas for students. It includes leveled reading passages for students they can tailor to their reading needs. In addition to changing reading levels for each passage there is content available in English and Spanish.
Scholastic News
Similar to the resources from TIME for Kids, Scholastic News has free content online for students related to current events and high-interest reading topics. Users can choose a grade-level and view content designed for different groups of students.
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NPR’s website includes resources in print and audio format. You students might dive into the articles on a tablet or listen to the news updates. Like many news organizations NPR has lots of podcast options for learners at different levels and with varying interests.
TIME for Kids
You might be familiar with the print magazine TIME or their student edition TIME for Kids. What’s great about their online resource is they give students access to free content and the ability to customize their reading experiences. Students can see articles in both English and Spanish, change the Lexile level of passages and find a ready-to-print version of the news.
Newsela is a favorite on this list of current events websites and definitely worth checking out! They have free and paid content that is updated daily with lots of extra resources related to the news of the day. You can search for articles by keyword and topic as well as the connection to different standards.
The folks at BrainPOP have so many great resources that can help students better understand different issues related to current events. Their content is very searchable and each day they have a new free video to share with students. The daily free video often relates to a topic in the news.
Sports Illustrated Kids
Sports Illustrated Kids has a website with current events articles for kids. Also on this website you’ll find updated news articles on sporting events and notable athletes. Many of the articles are written by their student reporters.
The DOGOnews website caters specifically to students and includes new articles weekly. These articles have the option for being listened to in addition to read. The articles often include infographics and videos too.
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This resource stopped producing new content earlier this year, however their archive is full of articles connected to issues students may be exploring in your classroom. It contains book reviews and lots of articles related to science concepts and weather.
Here There Everywhere
Although updated less consistently than the others on this list, Here There Everywhere is another resource for locating current events articles. They have categories and archives you can look through if you’re searching for a particular topic.
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Social studies takes a look at the different branches of human society, and as we’ve navigated this global pandemic, we’ve watched a major moment in history unfold. Why not use this opportunity to push our kids and students to explore humanity? Whether you’re teaching online or in-person, this list of the best social studies websites will help you create lessons that are informative, fun, and interactive. We’ve categorized over 55 of the best social studies websites as follows:
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American Panorama
This historical atlas of the United States combines cutting-edge research with innovative interactive mapping techniques.
American Social History Project
This resource challenges traditional ways of learning about the past by exploring the diverse social and cultural histories of the United States. The site also offers professional development seminars for teachers.
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Crash Course World History
This fantastic YouTube channel provides an engaging glimpse into some of the most notable events and developments in history. With sequences of videos on the World Wars, the history of science, U.S. History, and more, it’s a great first introduction or review.
Crash Course Kids
The creators of Crash Course have also created a second channel geared towards younger students. This biweekly show is meant for elementary school kids and covers topics ranging from Earth science to chemical reactions.
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
A nonprofit organization that has developed an array of programs for schools, teachers, and students that now operate in all fifty states, including a website that features more than 60,000 unique historical documents.
The Idea of America
At its heart, America is an idea. What keeps this idea vibrant? The Idea of America is a digital U.S. history program that presents our nation’s rich history through an original framework that views America as an enduring “Great Debate.”
Inquiry Journeys
A free inquiry-based distance learning curriculum created by inquirED. The 20-minute social studies lessons can be done at home and address questions like How can I capture where I am in time and place? , How can we communicate with others to share our thoughts and ideas? , and How can we celebrate our everyday heroes? . New inquiries are being released weekly.
Library of Congress
It’s hard to beat the National Library of Congress. It’s one of the best social studies websites and even features an entire portal just for teachers.
National Archives
Use the online tool to access countless primary source documents to enhance learning. Find lesson plans and more on the Educator Resources page.
Rozzy Learning
This colorful site contains lessons that meet national and state standards as well as STEM and College and Career Readiness goals. They’ve even got lessons on coronaviruses!
Smithsonian’s History Explorer
Developed by the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian’s History Explorer is designed for K-12 teachers and students and offers hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history.
Stanford History Education Group
The Reading Like a Historian curriculum promotes historical inquiry while engaging students. The lessons are designed to explore a central historical question and include a set of primary documents for students of various reading skills.
Studies Weekly Online
It’s easy to see why we’ve included this on our list of the best social studies websites. Studies Weekly Online allows you to create a customized, standards-based curriculum for social studies and offers a free trial.
TCI offers the full package! You’ll find resources to help you better prepare, present, assign, grade, and teach—even through distance learning!
Teaching American History
The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University worked with the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop web-based lesson plans for U.S. history and American government teachers.
Teaching History
This site is designed to help K–12 history teachers access resources and materials to improve U.S. history education in the classroom and through distance learning.
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations, and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. There is even a special module specifically designed for the racism surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Utah Education Network
This interactive site is designed for 3-6 grade students and includes lessons on geography, environment, U.S. history, and U.S. government.
Voices of Democracy
On this site, you will find scholarly articles offering critical analyses of significant speeches, curriculum units designed for undergraduate teachers and students, lesson plans for high school and middle school teachers, and a blog with brief commentaries on speeches and pedagogical issues.
World History Matters
A portal to world history websites including Women in World History, World History Sources, and more.
World History Project
This infinitely adaptable, free standards-aligned world history course for high school students connects to the past to the present, with an eye to the future.
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Art institute of chicago.
Enjoy virtual visits to the galleries, go behind the scenes, and engage with art from anywhere with our virtual events, videos, and themed audio tours.
Boston Children’s Museum
Explore three floors of the Boston Children’s Museum on this virtual tour which includes fun stops at the Explore-a-Saurus and Japanese House exhibits.
British Museum, London
Located in the heart of London, students can explore this iconic museum with exhibits dedicated to everything from Egyptian mummies to the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Explore the “ At Home With DIA ” museum experience at the Detroit Institute of Arts that offers virtual field trips, online exhibits, weekly film screenings, and more.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
This is definitely one of the best social studies websites around! Use Google’s Street View feature to tour the world-famous Guggenheim museum, including works of art and the breathtaking spiral staircase.
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
The Street View tour of this California museum gives students access to European artworks that date back as far as the 8th Century.
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
Travel to Paris might be out of the question right now, but students can virtually walk through this gallery which includes works from Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin, and more.
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Scope out two incredible online exhibits through Google: one dedicated to American fashion and another featuring a collection of works from Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer.
National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
Dig into the archaeology and history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage with a virtual tour of 23 exhibit rooms , including artifacts from the Mayan civilization.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
South Korea might be on the other side of the Pacific, but you can still visit one of the country’s most popular museums through this extensive virtual tour of Contemporary art from Korea and more.
Pergamon Museum, Berlin
This historical museum in Germany provides a virtual glimpse of ancient artifacts, including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and the Pergamon Altar.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Explore the masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age, including works from Vermeer and Rembrandt. Google offers a Street View tour of this iconic museum, so you can feel as if you’re actually wandering its halls.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most iconic painters of all time, and this virtual tour allows visitors to marvel at the largest collection of his artwork.
Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
Go beyond the classroom walls and explore some of the world’s most iconic destinations—no permission slips required.
Elkhorn Slough
Explore a variety of remote learning opportunities for students, including virtual field trips (Elkhorn Slough) , science challenges , walkabouts , and more. The site also offers a teacher resource library .
The Great Lakes
Embark on a virtual field trip that covers three main components: coastal wetlands, algae, and lake sturgeon. The videos are short and targeted at middle schoolers.
The Great Wall of China
Even through a virtual tour on a tiny screen, students will be dazzled by the magnificence and wonder of this thousands-year-old fortification system.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
There’s so much to see at this iconic New York museum—even on a virtual tour. From couture ball gowns to a history of music, students will be captivated by the 26 online galleries.
Nature Works Everywhere
These wonderful virtual field trips allow students to explore a coastal rain forest or the coral reefs in the Dominican Republic, and so much more.
San Diego Zoo
Check out the fantastic behind-the-scenes videos and stories. Then, be sure to check out the great list of activities and downloadables.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium hosts a 30-minute virtual field trip. Students can learn about the animals and the food web that can be found in the Puget Sound waters.
This incredibly cool and responsive website allows students to explore more than 60,000 stars, watch sunrises, search for planets, and more!
The Smithsonian
These self-guided virtual tours give students an up-close look at permanent, current, and past exhibits.
U.S. Census Bureau
This site details the Census Bureau’s plans used to engage, educate, and ultimately count an increasingly diverse and growing population.
Perfect for K-8 social studies students, this site includes curriculum content, online learning videos, and quizzes along with a list of the corresponding national and state Standards.
Yellowstone National Park
The best way to experience Yellowstone is to visit. The second best way is to explore the cool interactive maps and, of course, the live stream of the Old Faithful Geyser eruptions.
Social Studies Games and Simulations
Classroom law project.
Dive into engaging civics and law-related education programs. Students of all grade levels can learn more about the values and skills essential to being a responsible citizen.
Kids Discover Online
Choose articles based on reading level, so you can use these articles for various ages and skillsets. Schools and districts closed due to the outbreak can request free unlimited access to Kids Discover Online.
Hippocampus
This free, core academic website delivers videos, animations, and simulations for middle-school and high-school students.
Horrible Histories BBC
This pick for best social studies websites allows students to “watch episodes, play games, and sing along to your favorite Horrible Histories songs!”
iCivics provides tools to help students learn about civic life. Teachers and students can access printable lesson plans, interactive digital tools, and award-winning games.
National Constitution Center
Established by Congress, this interactive website provides free online resources for remote students of all ages who are learning more about the Constitution.
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Even after the government shut down phone and internet connectivity, the protests took new forms – including apparent hacking attacks on top government websites.
Here’s more about the protests and where they are headed next.
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The protests began weeks ago, but violence rose at the start of this week after student protesters were attacked by activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party.
After protesters refused to back down, the government on Wednesday ordered the closure of all universities — the epicentres of the movement against the quotas. But students refused to vacate the campuses in a tense standoff.
Then, on Thursday, that tension exploded into deadly violence. Thousands of students clashed with armed police in Dhaka. During these clashes, 11 people were killed, including a bus driver and a student, police sources told Al Jazeera. The AFP news agency has reported 39 people have been killed this week — 32 on Thursday alone. Local media said at least 28 have been killed as of Thursday. Al Jazeera has not been able to independently verify these numbers.
On Friday, the violence continued under a blanket block on the internet. By the evening, the government announced a curfew would be enforced from midnight, effectively making any gathering of protesters illegal.
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Authorities cut mobile and internet services to quell the unrest on Thursday. According to the watchdog NetBlocks, the South Asian country has faced a complete, nationwide internet blackout.
The police released a statement accusing protesters of burning and vandalising buildings, including police and government offices. This included the Dhaka headquarters of state broadcaster Bangladesh Television, which remains offline.
The websites of major news organisations, including The Daily Star and Dhaka Tribune remain offline.
And several official websites in Bangladesh appeared to be hacked by a group that goes by “THE R3SISTANC3”.
The hacked websites include those of the central bank, the prime minister’s office and police.
On the website of the Hasina’s office, a message read, “Stop Killing Students,” and then, in blood-red capital letters: “It’s not a protest anymore. It’s a war now.”
Details of the alleged hacks are not known. The central bank and police sites remained inaccessible when Al Jazeera tried to reach them.
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University students across Bangladesh are calling for the job quota system to be reformed. Under the system, more than half of much sought-after government jobs are reserved
The protests erupted after June 5 when the High Court ordered the reinstatement of the 30 percent quota for descendants of veterans who participated in the war of independence from Pakistan in 1971.
The quota system has been in place since 1972 and was abolished by Hasina in 2018 as a result of student protests before the court brought it back in June.
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The Supreme Court suspended the High Court’s reinstatement of the quotas after a government appeal. It has set August 7 as the date when it will hear the government’s challenge to the High Court ruling.
Hasina’s government says it agrees with students on doing away with the quota, a position it is expected to reiterate before the Supreme Court. But student protesters are demanding a legal amendment against the quotas. They say they don’t trust the government.
How has Hasina responded?
On Wednesday, Hasina called for patience and urged the students to wait for the Supreme Court’s decision.
The same day, the prime minister also announced a judicial probe to investigate the killings that have taken place.
On Sunday, Hasina had implied that the protesters were “ Razakars “, an offensive term for those who collaborated with Pakistan during the 1971 war. That comparison drew further ire from protesters.
How has the international community responded?
- On Monday, US Department of State spokesman Matt Miller criticised the violence against protesters. “The freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are essential building blocks of any thriving democracy, and we condemn any violence against peaceful protesters,” Miller said. The State Department has since then repeated it is concerned about the violence in Bangladesh.
- United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called for “restraint from all sides”, according to a news briefing on Thursday by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. “We call upon Bangladesh authorities to work with its young population, find solutions to the ongoing challenges and catalyse their energy towards the country’s growth and development.”
- On Wednesday, Amnesty International condemned authorities in Bangladesh. “Bangladeshi authorities used unlawful force against student protesters and failed to ensure their protection,” the international human rights group said.
- “Amnesty International strongly condemns the killing of student Abu Sayed and the attacks against quota reform protesters across the country,” said Taqbir Huda, regional researcher for South Asia at Amnesty International.
- On Friday, a group called Activists of All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) gathered in New Delhi to express solidarity with the protesting students in Bangladesh.
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Collegeboard, scholarshipowl, compare the best scholarship websites.
We've rounded up the best scholarship websites for students looking to save on the cost of college, with an emphasis on those that provide a wide breadth of opportunities. Most of the sites are free to use. Some offer basic features at no cost, with an option to pay for additional functionality.
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Our experts for the best scholarship websites.
We consulted scholarship and financial experts to give their insights into finding the best scholarship websites — and when to avoid them altogether.
- Christopher Rim, founder and CEO at Command Education
- Jennifer Ledwith, owner at Scholar Ready
- Neeta Vallab, founder at MeritMore
- Ryan Wangman, former loans reporter at Personal Finance Insider
Best Scholarship Websites FAQs
There isn't a singular website that's the best to apply for scholarships. Instead, consider scholarships.com, Fastweb, Bold.org, Peterson's, College Board, Scholly, GoingMerry, Scholarship Owl, and ProFellow.
Do your due diligence when looking to apply for scholarships you find on aggregation websites. Confirm that the scholarship's sponsor is legitimate by looking at reviews of the company, and check its Better Business Bureau grade, if available.
Most private scholarships won't completely cover the cost of your education. You're better off looking for merit scholarships from individual colleges that cover your costs completely or filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you're eligible for a need-based full ride.
Generally speaking, you shouldn't pay someone to search for scholarships for you, though there are exceptions to every rule. Many scholarship websites are free to use. They only "cost" the time you spend searching on them.
The timing on when you should start filling out applications for scholarships varies depending on the specific scholarship you're applying for. Some scholarships are even available to high school students, so it's never too early to start your search.
The GPA requirement varies from scholarship to scholarship, but the lowest GPA is usually around 2.0. In general, you'll have a better chance of success with a higher GPA.
Some of the most common scholarship types include academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, identity-based scholarships, and first-generation student scholarships.
Our Experts' Advice for Choosing the Best Scholarship Websites
What are the advantages of private scholarships versus scholarships or grants from schools.
Neeta Vallab:
"Honestly, there are very limited advantages to using private scholarships over grants directly from schools. Unlike private scholarships, most grants from schools do not require a separate application and are renewable for four years. Additionally, many colleges will deduct the value of a private scholarship from any award they give you. This is called 'displacement.' And because this practice is so prevalent, it often leaves students with no net financial benefit, despite the effort they invested in submitting an application."
Jennifer Ledwith:
"Unlike scholarships from schools, private scholarships can be used at multiple universities. Furthermore, unlike grants from schools, private scholarships don't have to follow federal or institutional financial aid methodology. Consequently, students can receive private scholarships without regard to other financial aid awards. Furthermore, some private scholarships send the money directly to the student, allowing greater flexibility in using the funds."
Should you always consider scholarships before loans? Are there any scenarios you should pick a loan?
Christopher Rim:
"No, you should never pick a loan over a scholarship! You always have to pay back loans. Students should bear in mind that they may have their scholarship rescinded if they don't meet the terms and conditions. They should be absolutely sure to read the terms of their scholarship thoroughly to understand the possible consequences if they fail to meet the set conditions."
Ryan Wangman:
"You'll need to repay the money you borrow from any lender, so it's never a good idea to choose a loan over a scholarship, which is money you don't have to pay back. There aren't any scenarios I can think of where it is better to pick a loan than a scholarship.
How do you know what scholarships you're qualified for?
Rim :
"Many websites will allow students to filter through their databases to find scholarships they are eligible for. Others ask students to create a profile and then match them based on demographic information. Once students find the scholarships on databases, they should be sure to cross check eligibility requirements on the sponsoring organization's website."
Vallab :
"Private scholarships will usually have a qualifications section in their description. Some colleges may publish a scholarship grid showing the GPA and test scores required for certain levels of eligibility. Not all merit scholarship information is published however."
What's the best way to track what scholarships you've applied for and are waiting to hear back from?
"Students should keep a spreadsheet to track their scholarship application status."
"Like Jennifer mentioned, a spreadsheet is usually the best way to track application status. Make sure you note how far along you are in each process, as well as any awards you have received — both private and from the schools you've been accepted to.
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