Classroom

Subject: Civics & Social Studies

Search for Topics or Keywords
ai
Daily News Lesson September 06 2024

Can AI help combat loneliness?

Discuss whether or not AI can make human connections and make people feel less isolated
People rally to protest against the government and to show support for the hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in Tel Aviv
Daily News Lesson September 03 2024

Amid massive protests across Israel, Netanyahu rejects calls to reach cease-fire deal

Discuss why Netanyahu demands that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt
jamesbaldwin-1
Daily News Lesson August 19 2024

Art in action: A look at James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism

Learn about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most significant literary figures
artinaction
Daily News Lesson August 12 2024

Art in action: ‘Monuments of Solidarity’ exhibition highlights activist approach to art

Discuss ways that art, activism and community building can intersect
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds rally with vice president pick, in Philadelphia
Daily News Lesson August 07 2024

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

Learn about Walz's record as a politician
International Court of Justice holds public hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, in The Hague
Lesson Plan July 31 2024

Lesson plan: Examining the U.N.'s International Court of Justice's rulings in world affairs

Learn more about what the U.N. is and its attempts to influence world affairs
theater-of-war-play-cast
Daily News Lesson July 29 2024

Art in action: Theater adapts ‘An Enemy of the People’ to address public health after the pandemic

Explore how a classic play highlights the connection between democracy and public health.
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation on his decision to end his reelection bid in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 25 2024

Biden explains decision to end 2024 bid in Oval Office address

Learn about President Biden's decision to drop out and how this affects the election
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Butler
Daily News Lesson July 23 2024

How polarization and division leads to political violence

See how increasing polarization led to the assassination attempt of former President Trump
Oklahoma
Daily News Lesson July 03 2024

Oklahoma education head discusses why he's mandating public schools teach the Bible

Learn about Oklahoma's new requirement for the Bible to be taught in all public schools
12

SUPPORTED BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

The Lemelson Foundation logo Charles F. Kettering Foundation logo

Copyright © 2025 NewsHour Production LLC. All Rights Reserved

Illustrations by Annamaria Ward

Contact Us! Our Mission FAQ
PBS Online Privacy Policy Student Reporting Labs PBS Learning Media