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Read the news summary, watch the video and answer the discussion questions.
Summary:
As high school students wrap up a tumultuous end to this school year, many seniors reflect on the new realities of living under a pandemic. PBS NewsHour
Student Reporting Labs
(SRL) reached out to graduating seniors on how they are grappling with these uncertain times and the future as they prepare to begin for life after high school.
- Some students are pondering whether they should enroll in college or stay home and help their family economically.
- While students are sad over missed events and sports seasons, they also expressed becoming more politically motivated in order to change the world for the better.
- Essential question : How has the pandemic affected end-of-year high school experiences?
- What school events did the students missed out on?
- How did your school hold its graduation and prom ceremonies? (For example, check out how this Kentucky high school celebrated their graduation at a drive-in movie theater .)
- How have you coped with being at home during quarantine? Have you pursued any passions, hobbies, or established a daily routine ?
- Media literacy: Learn more about PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL), NewsHour's youth journalism and virtual storytelling program. How do students learn the video-making skills that you saw in this segment? Would you like to start a lab at your school? Talk to your teacher or principal about applying or contact SRL yourself with any questions.
- Which of these scenarios do you find appealing?
- Are there any other ideas you would add to the list?
- Can any of these scenarios be implemented for middle and high schools looking to reopen in September?
*For monthly updates from our Super Civics 2020 series containing classroom resources on Election 2020, click
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