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A child looks at a display of front pages as he visits the Newseum during its last week of operation before closing the museum in Washington
Lesson Plan February 09 2021

Lesson plan: Media literacy — news that's nice to know, news you need to know

Practice media discernment by identifying need-to-know stories vs. want-to-know stories
Orange County firefighter Christopher Huerta, 31, receives the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Irvine
Lesson Plan February 05 2021

Lesson plan: Invent ways to help get your community vaccinated

Learn about the COVID-19 vaccines, then use that knowledge to invent ways to improve vaccine distribution in your own community.
Inauguration of Biden as 46th President of United States
Lesson Plan January 19 2021

Lesson plan: Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb"

In this NewsHour lesson, students will examine the message and goals of poet Amanda Gorman as she prepares to speak at the presidential inauguration
Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration cere
Lesson Plan January 18 2021

Lesson plan: History of presidential inaugurations and how to plan your own ceremony

Plan an inaugural ceremony fit for the moment
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Lesson Plan January 15 2021

Lesson plan: Write your own presidential inauguration speech

Learn about the importance of inaugural addresses in U.S. civic life, then write your own
The U.S. Capitol is seen at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Lesson Plan January 13 2021

Lesson plan: Can the 14th Amendment be used to ensure Trump can't run for office again?
The U.S. Capitol is seen as Democratic members of the House prepare an article of impeachment again…
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Lesson Plan January 10 2021

Insurrections in American History: 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries

To discuss after the mob violence at the Capitol on January 6th: How are race and class connected to insurrections in the history of our country?
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Lesson Plan January 04 2021

Educator Voice: Dr. Yohuru Williams on using history to teach the Capitol Riots

In this NewsHour lesson, Dr. Yohuru Williams delves into the historical context of the riot in Washington D.C.
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Lesson Plan December 23 2020

Lesson plan: Why drug testing after release from prison makes getting back to life harder
This lesson is part of our Searching for Justice series on criminal justice reform.For a Google doc…
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Lesson Plan December 22 2020

Life after wrongful conviction
Explore the challenges faced by those wrongfully convicted of serious crimes
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Lesson Plan December 15 2020

The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness
Explore the ways homelessness affects those released from prison, their families and communities.
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Lesson Plan December 14 2020

Obstacles facing those released from prison after felony convictions
In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will examine the challenges faced by those individuals formerly convicted of felonies in reintegrating into their communities.
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