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Daily Video April 08 2019

How studying the ocean floor explains the history of Earth's climate
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to understand the history of climate change by digging underneath the ocean floor.
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Daily Video April 06 2019

Asbestos still causing harm amid broken regulatory system
This NewsHour lesson explores how the U.S. continues to import asbestos despite its lethal health impacts.
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Daily Video March 29 2019

STEM Student Reporting Labs: The path to discovery
In this lesson plan, learn about the NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs' series, “STEM: How We Achieve Our Goals,” which focuses on researchers who make their ideas a reality.
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Daily Video March 18 2019

Pristine Rapa Nui (Easter Island) battles tons of plastic pollution
Directions: Read the summary, watch the video and answer the discussion questions. You may w…
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Lesson Plan March 15 2019

Girl coders crack glass ceiling | STEM Student Reporting Labs
In this lesson, students will learn about the engineering design process and use it to address the gender gap in STEM.
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Daily Video March 06 2019

Alabama tornado aftermath, getting help and studying why
Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to learn how Alabama residents are dealing with the aftermath of Sunday's devastating tornado.
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Daily Video December 27 2018

Why children in U.S. custody need specific pediatric expertise
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn why specific pediatric expertise is needed in the care for immigrant children.
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Lesson Plan December 10 2018

Hawaii's fix for food deserts | STEM Student Reporting Labs
Watch the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs STEM video “Aquaponics Hawaiian Style” to understand the importance of organic and urban farming in small spacescreate a sustainable agricultural system
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Lesson Plan December 09 2018

Student Reporting Labs STEM Lesson Plan: How can Hawaiian land be used after 100 years of sugarcane monocropping?
  The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the concepts of monocropping and s…
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Daily Video November 29 2018

How the news, Netflix and social media influence how schools talk about suicide
Over the last decade, the suicide rate among teenagers in the U.S. has increased. Use this lesson to discuss the role the media plays in discussions on suicide prevention and awareness.
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