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Lesson Plan February 26 2018

Lesson plan: Social justice through the lens of the Black Panthers

Hear from Stanley Nelson, director of "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution," who discusses the role social justice plays in documentary filmmaking

Lesson Plan February 02 2018

Lesson plan: How DACA demonstrates the importance of civic engagement

Learn how teachers are training to become Dreamer advocates in order to support their undocumented students

World War II veterans and Pearl Harbor survivors Seelie, and "Chick" Gallela attend an annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony in New York

Post December 07 2017

"A date which will live in infamy": Pearl Harbor remembered — Class Discussion

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Post July 06 2017

Democrats endure series of narrow losses in four special elections

Help students understand recent runoff elections with this explainer written by Extra intern Amanda Wilcox.

Post June 13 2017

Game on: Key facts about the Republican health care bill

This week might determine the fate of a Republican-backed bill to repeal and replace…

Post June 12 2017

Game on: The presidential election is over. When's the next chance to vote?

The presidential election is over, but important races are still taking place. Her…

Post June 08 2017

A breakdown of the complicated Trump-Comey relationship

Less than 24 hours before former FBI director James Comey was scheduled to testify on Capit…

Lesson Plan November 01 2016

Know Your Vote, Know the Issues

Every election year and for years after elections, there are several major issues that persistently trouble Americans. Every election year, politicians pledge that they will address these issues, and nearly every year they fall short of many peoples’ expectations. In this lesson, we examine problems surrounding health care costs, funding higher education and preserving social security. Then, students look at how the current presidential candidates are proposing to address these issues, and formulate a short media presentation.

Lesson Plan October 25 2016

Lesson Plan: To Vote or Not to Vote

Explore why voting is an important responsibility for citizens

Lesson Plan October 03 2016

Student Reporting Labs: Talking trash and your environment

Use this PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs video, "California community works to protect oc…

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