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Daily News Lesson January 12 2022

Jan 12, 2022 news lessons: Webb space telescope's final launch
Additional stories: Grand Ole Opry backlash, Congress and voting rights
A hand written sign reads "No Covid Tests" in Somerville
Daily News Lesson January 11 2022

COVID hospitalizations reach record high as the White House rushes to ramp up testing
Hear why many are frustrated by lack of tests available during the omicron surge, and what the Biden administration is doing to address the problem
FILE PHOTO: The Russian flag is seen through barbed wire as it flies on the roof of the Russian embassy in Kiev
Daily News Lesson January 10 2022

U.S., Russia begin tense talks amid stark disagreements over Ukraine
Learn how Russia and the U.S. are approaching high stakes talks over Eastern Europe
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Daily News Lesson January 10 2022

Jan 10, 2022: News summary with video & discussion questions
Russia sends troops to Ukraine and Kazakhstan, James Webb telescope opens its 'golden eye'
FILE PHOTO: Actor Sidney Poitier arrives at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscars Party in West Hollywood
Daily News Lesson January 09 2022

Lesson plan: Remembering Sidney Poitier
Learn about the legendary actor and director using this hyperdoc (short or long options available)
FILE PHOTO: Members of the the far-right group Proud Boys march to the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 07 2022

Class activity: How to discuss far-right extremism with your students related to Jan. 6
"Jan. 6 was a product of having millions of people that were quite vulnerable to a radicalizing narrative"
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 07 2022

Jan. 6 attack was a ‘warning shot’, experts say. Here’s why
Hear from four authors on why the attack on the Capitol is a sign of ongoing dangers
People get tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lima
Daily News Lesson January 06 2022

Jan. 7, 2022 news summary: Video & discussion questions
COVID-19 caused a record 9.5 million new infections worldwide; U.S. Postal Service asked for a 120-day delay of the federal vaccine mandate for large employers
FILE PHOTO: Fencing to be removed from the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 06 2022

Jan. 6, 2022 news summary: Video & discussion questions
Misinformation continues one year after Capitol attack; Disagreement in medical community over CDC's new COVID guidelines
FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest outside the Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 05 2022

How disinformation around Jan. 6 riot has downplayed violence, divided Americans
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