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energy
Daily News Lesson January 30 2024

White House halts natural gas exports over climate concerns

Learn about a White House decision to curb growth of liquid natural gas exports
heman
Daily News Lesson January 29 2024

14-year-old scientist Heman Bekele on his quest to fight skin cancer with soap

Learn about an amazing invention by a young scientist
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Daily News Lesson January 19 2024

Former lawmaker raises millions for ALS research while facing his own mortality

Learn about neurodegenerative illnesses and efforts to raise money for treatment
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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
Tourists walk past the U.S. Capitol in Washington
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
climate
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
Desks and chairs arranged in classroom at high school
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
Screenshot of Sana’a Makharza, West Bank resident: PBS NewsHour
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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