Why Teach Current Events? -- Overview of benefits and research Sources of current events articles: The Key: A Newspaper for New Readers News for You Online CNN Student News - includes video of their newscast for students and "Ten Questions" to go with the video Scholastic News Online Science News - Science current events website. Check out "Science News for Kids" for articles that are written for lower reading levels. Science Daily - Includes many science-related videos Geology News - Earth science current events from around the world Teacher's Guide for the Professional Cartoonists' Index Cartoons for the Classroom Lessons New York Times Graphic Organizers: Classroom Activities with the New York Times Other Ideas and Resources: 10 ELL Ideas from the New York Times On This Day in History 25 Great Ideas for Teaching Current Events Teachable Moment: Current Events Activities for High School Students |