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Lesson Plan August 29 2021

Lesson plan: Native American boarding schools and human rights

Students will examine primary source photos before and after learning about Native American boarding schools in the U.S. and the long-term effects of such policies
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Lesson Plan April 28 2021

Lesson plan: Poetry as a window into modern history

This poetry lesson illuminates U.S. history, as the poets address profound human connections amid critical events
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Post February 13 2021

How Fred Guttenberg's book "Find the Helpers" teaches ways to overcome loss
Fred Guttenberg on PBS NewsHour EXTRA Educator Zoom Today is the third anniversary of the Pa…
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
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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
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Lesson Plan November 16 2020

What is the difference between mis- and disinformation?

Learn to define and distinguish misinformation and disinformation
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Post October 30 2020

Halloween lesson plans: Neuroscience and zombies!

Use these Halloween-themes lessons to learn about neuroscience!
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Lesson Plan September 11 2020

Lesson plan: Decode the Electoral College and predict the next president
 Let your students predict the next president with the Electoral Decoder, an interactive carto…
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Post September 10 2020

Educator Voice: Chadwick Boseman was a symbol of Black excellence and pride
Chadwick Boseman attends the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Denzel Washington at Dolby Th…
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Lesson Plan August 28 2020

Lesson plan: Build your own knowledge of the suffrage movement

Learn some of the often overlooked stories of the suffrage movement
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