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Unit-by-Unit Web Support, 1996 Edition:
In the News (Grade 6, Unit 5)
Here are some of the best Web sites to use while teaching this unit.
CNN Interactive
Students can access up-to-the-minute national and international news. Invite your students to read one of the CNN stories. Then ask them how they would report this story to a younger child.
http://www.cnn.com
The Discovery Channel Online
After students explore this site, ask them to imagine they are in charge of a news station and to come up with a list of news programs that would appeal to students.
http://www.discovery.com
Scholastic News Zone
This one is part of our site! Visit the online supplement to Scholastic News and have your students take news quizzes, participate in polls, and read the latest hot stories.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/newszone/index.asp
For more information, call 1-800-SCHOLASTIC