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Lesson Plan January 15 2024

Lesson plan: Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech as a work of literature

Students will study Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and discuss the literary influences on King's speech
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Lesson Plan January 12 2024

Lesson plan: Shutting down government shutdowns

Learn about government shutdowns and discuss the best way to end or prevent them
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2023

How physicians are preparing for climate change

Learn what doctors are doing to prepare for the health impacts of climate change
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Educator Voices November 15 2023

Educator Voice: Teachers know how to teach hard history about Palestine

Hear from one educator about resources that can help students better understand Palestine
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Daily News Lesson November 14 2023

West Bank Palestinians try to save their homes from Israeli settlers

Students will examine settler violence as a major informal tool in the West Bank
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Daily News Lesson November 13 2023

Learn about John Herrington, the 1st Native American in space

Hear the story of a groundbreaking Native American astronaut
Site of 3rd Republican presidential debate in Miami
Daily News Lesson November 10 2023

Republican presidential hopefuls make their case

Learn about the most recent Republican primary debate
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Daily News Lesson November 07 2023

Prime Minister of Palestinian Authority discusses Gaza

Hear from a leader of the Palestinian Authority on the future of Gaza and Palestine
Aftermath of Israeli strikes
Daily News Lesson October 11 2023

Fears of bigger war grow as Israel-Hamas fighting continues

Learn how Israel has responded as death toll reaches 2,000 in Gaza
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Daily News Lesson September 27 2023

Looming government shutdown may shape political landscape

Learn about the looming government shutdown and play BINGO as Republican presidential hopefuls debate the economy
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