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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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Daily Video July 03 2019

Lesson Plan: The power of photographs from Vietnam to the border crisis

Use this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson plan to understand the power of photographs and the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Daily Video May 30 2019

Mueller makes statement to say report doesn't clear Trump

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn more about Special Counsel's Robert Mueller's first public appearance since his appointment two years ago, and why the report continues to divide political leaders and members of the public.

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Daily Video February 28 2019

Study guide: Michael Cohen hearing

Learn more about the Michael Cohen hearing with your students using this NewsHour lesson plan.

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