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Daily Video January 21 2016

Poison water in Flint affects everyone’s health—especially kids
A man-made water crisis in Flint, Michigan began five years ago when the city government decided to switch water sources in an effort to save money.
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Post January 21 2016

Do your students agree?: Less APs and extracurriculars on college applications, Harvard report recommends
Start off class with a short current events writing assignment! Directions : After watchin…
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Daily Video January 20 2016

Home visits for new mothers helps baby brain development
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Essential question How much of an influence does a baby’s envi…
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Daily Video January 19 2016

Scientists use 3-D printers to recreate largest dinosaur ever
The 122-foot long skeleton of a new, massive dinosaur species debuted at New York’s American Museum of Natural History over the weekend.
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Daily Video January 15 2016

President announces national effort to cure cancer
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced a new American initiative to cure cancer.
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Post January 15 2016

World News Quiz: El Chapo, Iran, the State of the Union & more!
Take this fun, 5-minute quiz to see how well your students paid attention to the news this week!
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Daily Video January 14 2016

Chilean architect wins top prize for socially-conscious design
As urban populations grow, the challenge of providing affordable housing has cities looking for innovative design solutions.
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Lesson Plan January 13 2016

State of the Union: Comparing Obama's 'Four Big Questions' to FDR's 'Four Freedoms' speech
Analyze the "Four Big Questions" in President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address and reflect on what they say about the present when compared to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" State of the Union Address.
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Daily Video January 13 2016

In final State of the Union, Obama calls for end to anti-Muslim rhetoric
In his 2016 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama addressed recent rhetoric targeting people's race or religion.
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Lesson Plan January 12 2016

Highlights from State of the Union Address -- Lesson Plan
Students will discuss the elements of a successful political speech and watch President Obama's State of the Union address.
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