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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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Lesson Plan June 11 2016

How the Deck is Stacked: Income Inequality in the U.S. - Lesson Plan
According to research by the Pew Research Center, the American middle class is shrinking and the gap between high-income and low-income households is growing. This lesson plan will introduce students to the reality of income inequality in America.
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Lesson Plan June 10 2016

Inventions: How do innovation and design help people with disabilities?

Learn about the role of inventions in improving accessibility for people with disabilities and create a paper or cardboard prototype of their own invention
A collection of pins are seen on a cart during a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Santa Cruz, California
Lesson Plan June 09 2016

"We Polked you in '44, we shall Pierce you in '52!" Presidential Campaign Slogans
Slogans are a critical aspect of a political campaign: In just a few words, they must summarize the candidate's brand and win over voters. How well do you know presidential campaign slogans from history?
North Carolina Clashes With U.S. Over New Public Restroom Law
Daily Video June 08 2016

How a Kentucky school is handling transgender bathroom policy
Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky became the first public school in the state to adopt an official policy for transgender students two years ago.
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Lesson Plan June 07 2016

PBS Student Reporting Labs STEM lesson plan: Climate change and your community
Ninety-seven percent of scientists currently agree that global surface temperatures have incre…
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Post June 07 2016

Third mass coral bleaching in 18 years threatens Great Barrier Reef
by Amanda Wilcox One of the seven wonders of the natural world is currently in peril: Austr…
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Lesson Plan June 07 2016

Understanding Campaign Finance Law
Campaign finance has been a major point of discussion among the three remaining presidential candidates. How much do students know about the history of campaign finance law?
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Post June 07 2016

Understanding Campaign Finance Law
 Campaign finance has been a major point of contention during the 2016 election season. Most n…
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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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