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A general view of the exterior of the Comet Ping Pong pizza restaurant in Washington
Lesson Plan December 13 2016

How to teach your students about fake news
Fake news is making news, and it's a problem. This lesson gives students media literacy skills they need to navigate the media, including how to spot fake news.
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Post July 13 2016

5 things to know for the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service
On August 25, 2016 the National Park Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Learn about national parks and the NPS as the centennial approaches.
Heller's bakery Mount Pleasant Washington D.C. #StoryBeyondTheStore
Lesson Plan January 26 2016

Student activity: Small business stories where you live

Students get to know their neighborhood more by talking to a small business owner
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Post November 23 2015

Class Activity — The Great Thanksgiving Listen
  By Adelyn Baxter "Back when I was a kid..." Some of you may recall hearing o…
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Post October 08 2015

First Lady honors National Student Poets — Class Discussion
  (Anita Wright/NewsHour Extra) Have your students read the following articl…
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Post July 24 2015

Eight female authors your class should know for the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s 'Emma'
  By Gabby Shacknai Jane Austen is known throughout the world as one of the mo…
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Post May 08 2014

75th anniversary of the Grapes of Wrath
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the American classic " The Grapes of Wrath" written by accl…
Martin Luther King Giving "Dream" Speech
Post February 05 2014

Resources to teach the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
Use these resources to teach your students about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact …
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Post December 10 2013

#MyZeitgeist: 2013 Student Challenge
  zeit•geist noun, often capitalized \ˈtsīt-ˌgīst,ˈzīt-\ : the general…
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Post April 15 2013

Instagram Beauty Contests Can Be Harmful to Girls
While most photos shared through the social networking site Instagram are inoffensive snapshots of …
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