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Daily News Lesson December 18 2024

Wisconsin school shooting leaves community shaken by gun violence

Learn about the latest school shooting and discuss how the community is responding to the violence
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Daily News Lesson December 12 2024

Student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth

Watch "Run, Hide, Fight" documentary and discuss gun violence and solutions in your community
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Lesson Plan November 09 2024

Lesson plan: Veterans Day and the meaning of sacrifice

Use this PBS News Hour lesson plan to help students understand the significance of Veterans Day
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Daily News Lesson November 09 2024

Veterans Day: Military kids share their experiences

While military personnel make great sacrifices to do their job, leaving their families for long periods at a time and putting themselves in harm’s way, their families make sacrifices as well.
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Daily News Lesson November 08 2024

A Democracy Minute: Michele Norris on shifting perceptions of race

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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Daily News Lesson November 05 2024

Breaking down the paths to Electoral College victory for Harris and Trump

On election night at 7pm ET, News Hour will host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests

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Lesson Plan November 05 2024

Lesson plan: Polling pitfalls

What do people need to consider when evaluating public opinion polls?
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Lesson Plan November 04 2024

Lesson plan: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Learn about the role of local school boards and debate whether students should help elect them or be allowed to vote in other elections.
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Lesson Plan November 04 2024

Lesson plan: The 2024 presidential election — open and honest?

Explore the voting process, address concerns about voting machines and discuss the process of potential challenges to the election results
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Daily News Lesson November 02 2024

A Democracy Minute: Edna Greene Medford on what the nation could be

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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