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Daily Video June 17 2016

Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio
Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists.
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Daily Video June 06 2016

How Muhammad Ali’s life reflected America’s struggles
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali died of natural causes on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 74.
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Post February 04 2014

Classroom resources for teaching the 2014 Winter Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics are set to take place February 7 -23 in Sochi, Russia, a resort town on th…
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Lesson Plan February 02 2014

Human rights and the Olympics, part 4: Sochi 2014 and LGBT rights (2)
Use this lesson to explain the human rights debate around LGBT rights and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Human rights Olympic Games
Lesson Plan February 02 2014

Human rights and the Olympics, part 2: Playing politics at the Olympics
Introduction Use this lesson to teach students about the important role human rights and acti…
Human rights Olympic Games
Lesson Plan February 02 2014

Human rights and the Olympics, part 3: Sochi 2014 and LGBT rights
Use this lesson to explain the human rights debate around LGBT rights and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Human rights Olympic Games
Lesson Plan February 02 2014

Human rights and the Olympics, part 1: Introduction to human rights
Introduction Use this lesson from New Global Citizens and NewsHour Extra to introduce …
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Lesson Plan January 25 2014

Lesson plan: The Olympics — body and mind
By Katie Gould, PBS NewsHour Extra Teacher Resource ProducerIntroductionUse this dual science lesso…
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Post August 01 2012

Many Firsts for Women At 2012 Olympics
The 2012 London Olympics mark the first time that every competing country will have at least one wo…
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