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People celebrate Juneteenth in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 16 2023

Martin Luther King III on his father's legacy

Hear from Martin Luther King III on his father's legacy and how he might lead today
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Lesson Plan January 10 2023

Media literacy lesson: Corporate "greenwashing" — how not to be fooled by big business's claims of climate-friendly practices

Learn how businesses that promote themselves as environmentally friendly may not be doing all they claim
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representatives try again to elect a Speaker on the third day of the 118th Congress at U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson January 10 2023

Local paper broke George Santos scandal before November election — why didn't the rest of the news media?
An important lesson in media literacy, politics and power
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Post January 06 2023

"Strongman" author Kenneth C. Davis talks with educators about teaching Jan. 6 and how democracies fall
In conversation with several dozen teachers, Davis also discusses the need for robust social studies programs for saving our democracy
The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021
Daily News Lesson January 05 2023

PBS NewsHour stories + Student Video of the Day — Jan. 6, 2023
Current events for social studies, science, English, STEM and more with discussion questions for grades 6-12
Giant number '23' arrives in Times Square ahead of ball drop
Post January 03 2023

Classroom activity: What were the most important stories of 2022?
Discuss the biggest news to come out of the past year
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Daily News Lesson January 03 2023

Judy Woodruff’s farewell message to viewers as she departs NewsHour anchor desk
Here's what your students should know about Judy Woodruff
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Lesson Plan December 16 2022

Media literacy lesson: Tactics for talking with conspiracy theorists at holiday gatherings

Learn why people believe in conspiracy theories and how to talk to family and friends about them
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Daily News Lesson December 16 2022

Indo-Pacific Commander discusses rising tensions with China
Learn why there has been a military build-up in the Pacific
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Lesson Plan December 14 2022

Be MediaWise lesson 12: How to detect deepfakes and avoid disinformation

Students will learn about the different types of “deepfake” techniques and how to identify fake videos created by artificial intelligence
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