TeachableMoment.Org

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This website has tons of grade appropriate activities that deal with current events and social issues.
http://www.teachablemoment.org/
TeachableMoment.Org provides educators with timely teaching ideas to encourage critical thinking on issues of the day and foster a positive classroom environment. It is a project of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility (formerly Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area).
Topical activities are available for elementary school, middle school, and high school levels.

Link:
www.teachablemoment.org/