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Tag: "social-issues"

Daily News Lesson May 15 2018

How to discuss what's happening in Gaza and Israel with your students

A total of 61 Palestinians, including eight children, have been killed since Monday by Israeli gunfire along the Gaza border as the U.S. opened its new embassy in Jerusalem.

Daily News Lesson March 27 2018

March For Our Lives: Ways to debrief with students this week

While other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students' lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward.

Student Voices March 26 2018

'We were there. We were making history.' Students reflect on the March For Our Lives

From registering voters to student reporting, from the role of race to the underrepresentation of trans youth voices, five students share their reflections on the March For Our Lives.

Activists install 7000 shoes on the lawn in front of the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington

Daily News Lesson March 14 2018

Does Trump's school safety plan make schools safer?

The Trump Administration shared its plan to end school shootings on Sunday. It was met with wide criticism for not doing enough to address the problem.

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Lesson Plan March 08 2018

Lesson plan: How outstanding women in STEM fields overcame obstacles

Explores the careers of 19 great female scientists, the challenges they overcame and why some of those challenges are still present

Daily News Lesson March 06 2018

Ways to share your students' solutions to gun violence

PBS social media activity: In addition to walkouts, what are ways to express your solutions to gun violence? Tag @NewsHourExtra using #StudentGunReformIdeas via Twitter

Lesson Plan February 26 2018

Lesson plan: Social justice through the lens of the Black Panthers

Hear from Stanley Nelson, director of "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution," who discusses the role social justice plays in documentary filmmaking

Daily News Lesson February 24 2018

Students walk out of school to rally for gun reform

This lesson plan discusses the student walks outs in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and the role of student activism.

Police and rescue workers attend the scene near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School following a shooting incident in Parkland

Daily News Lesson February 15 2018

What can we learn from the Stoneman school shooting?

This NewsHour Extra lesson provides teachers with a summary and discussion questions about Wednesday's school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were killed.

Daily News Lesson February 05 2018

DACA provides all students with a lesson in social justice

Anxiety levels among undocumented students continue to grow due to the Trump administration's promise to crack down on illegal immigration. In response, learn how California educators are receiving training to become advocates for this group of Dreamers.

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