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Lesson Plan September 16 2025

Lesson plan: Constitution Day and active citizenship

Explore the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day!

The moon rises between the "Tribute in Light" illuminated next to One World Trade Center during 911 anniversary, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey

Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: 9/11 — Ways to reflect on the day’s legacy

Generate and discuss questions about the day of 9/11 and its legacy

Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through comics

Learn how comics can be a unique and powerful way to discuss history

Lesson Plan September 01 2025

Lesson plan: How the Amazon Labor Union was formed

Learn about the formation of the Amazon Labor Union this Labor Day

Lesson Plan August 29 2025

7 resources for teaching about Labor Day

Help students understand the history of the labor movement and its relevance today

Lesson Plan July 11 2025

Lesson plan: Brown v. Board of Education and the story of Prince Edward County Schools

Learn more about the life of Linda Brown and the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education case in the U.S. today

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Lesson Plan June 19 2025

Lesson plan: History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

Explore the significance of Juneteenth and the value of making it a national holiday

Daily News Lesson June 19 2025

What Juneteenth means for Americans, according to teacher Opal Lee

Learn about the origins of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

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Daily Video February 17 2025

Revealing the painful last moments of George Washington's life

A series of historical documents sheds light on the final moments of George Washington, whose cause of death has been a mystery for hundreds of years.

Lesson Plan January 20 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day classroom resources

Examine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with these lesson plans and videos

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