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Daily Video March 08 2019

How this museum preserves thousands of photographs
Use this PBS lesson plan to learn how the Art Institute of Chicago preserves and repairs thousands of photographs.
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Daily Video October 04 2018

National Poetry Day: How this program brings happiness to troubled teens
Learn how a unique program in Seattle teaches teens who are in jail, on the streets, or in other ways leading difficult lives to write poetry as a way to triumph over their experiences.
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Daily News Lesson August 16 2018

Talk with your students about Aretha Franklin: They all know the Queen of Soul
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' died at her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Use this NewsHour lesson to find out what it is about the Queen of Soul that makes both young and old dance and sing along to her music.
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Lesson Plan February 04 2016

Personal Reflections on the Poetry of Maya Angelou - Lesson Plan
Students will watch and read Maya Angelou’s poem, “On the Pulse of Morning,” then analyze and reflect on the words of this Renaissance woman.
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Daily Video July 08 2015

Striking a balance between new and old in Havana
As Cuba and the U.S. reopen diplomatic relations, some fear that new development and tourism in Havana could threaten the city’s vibrant architectural heritage.
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Daily Video July 07 2015

Censorship still apparent as Cuba forges place in the art world
As the U.S. and Cuba restore diplomatic ties, artists in Cuba continue to face censorship by a socialist government.
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Lesson Plan June 19 2015

Exploring identity and intersectionality in poetry - Lesson Plan
By Douglas Ray Main lesson plan Subject English …
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Understanding Cuban revolution through poetry - Class Activity
By Gabby Shacknai and Corinne Segal Omar Pérez is a Cuban poet, translator, essayist and the…
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Daily Video May 20 2015

Saving Syrian culture under siege
In the past year, the Islamic State (ISIL) has swept through the region, destroying hundreds-year-old antiquities and prompting looting at battle sites.
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Daily Video May 18 2015

Raising the next generation of artists in Baltimore
"Music is something that I love. It’s my passion, it’s what I do. And no one can take that from me. And I can’t wait to see where that takes me in life."
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