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Daily News Lesson June 21 2022

Sculptor loses fingers in accident, transforms his life’s work
Hear from sculptor John Powers who transformed his art after an accident.
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Daily News Lesson April 13 2022

Artist Faith Ringgold’s life’s work celebrated in New York exhibit — and other news for April 13, 2022
Choose which story is right for your class and discuss using fact-based and open-ended questions
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Daily News Lesson February 08 2022

Activity: Remake classic works of art with everyday materials
Understand one artists intentions in recreating great works out of Legos, and then try your own recreations with new material
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Lesson Plan February 02 2022

Lesson plan: Explore art and movement inspired by Jacob Lawrence's Migration series

Engage in a "close reading" of a timeless Jacob Lawrence painting through art-making, observation and analysis
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Daily News Lesson March 23 2021

How poetry helps this doctor communicate with patients better
Discuss the connections between art and wellness.
New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras During COVID-19 Pandemic
Daily Video February 02 2021

Classroom Resource: Adapting a parade under COVID with 'house floats'
Explore how New Orleans is adapting to Mardi Gras under COVID, and then build your own 'house float'
Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration cere
Lesson Plan January 18 2021

Lesson plan: History of presidential inaugurations and how to plan your own ceremony

Plan an inaugural ceremony fit for the moment
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Daily Video September 11 2020

What Chadwick Boseman’s death means for young fans
Read about the impact and legacy of actor Chadwick Boseman.
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Daily Video June 24 2020

Can art help us overcome trauma?
In this lesson plan, explore the ways creating and enjoying art can help ease pain and trauma.
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Daily Video August 13 2019

How public art builds community - Student Reporting Labs
Teachers with PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs created lessons on the importance of public art based on the work of SRL's teen reporters. Check out these uplifting resources that cut across various disciplines!
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