ABC Education Resources > Behind the News Magazine


The CD-ROM includes video files, interactive activities and blackline masters. Video Video files provided on the CD-ROM originate from Behind the News television episodes. This digital content can be used for a variety of purposes, including focusing, information gathering, and generating subjective and objective responses from students.
Interactive activities Interactive activities provided on the CD-ROM can be used with an interactive whiteboard, data projector or stand-alone computer. For classrooms without computer access, an alternative BLM is provided.
Blackline masters (BLMs) Blackline masters are provided for several of the core learning experiences. They may be printed and photocopied. Bloom/Gardner activities Activities are provided for use with articles from the Behind the News Magazine. These can be used to promote development of thinking skills, to assist in curriculum differentiation and to provide individual projects for students.