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Daily Video March 13 2014

Israeli and Palestinian teen deaths in 2014 conflict escalate tensions in the Middle East
DOWNLOAD VIDEOTension has escalated between Israelis and Palestinians after the kidnapping and murd…
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Post February 07 2014

Black History Month teaching resources
This resource has been moved and updated. You can find our special collection of Black History Mont…
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Post February 05 2014

Resources to teach the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
Use these resources to teach your students about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact …
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Post November 15 2013

The Legacy of President John F. Kennedy - 50 Years Later
This November 22 will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. …
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Lesson Plan September 10 2013

"Connecting Syria’s allies and enemies" infographic
by Katie Gould, Teacher Resource Producer for NewsHour Extra This lesson features the infograph…
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Lesson Plan September 04 2013

Lesson plan: An attack on Syria — What would you do?
Subjects Social studies, Government & Civics Estimated time One 90-minute class Grade…
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Lesson Plan August 22 2013

The Goals of the March on Washington - Lesson Plan
Subject Social Studies, English Estimate Time Two 45-minute class periods …
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Lesson Plan August 14 2013

Racial equality: how far have we come and how far do we have to go?

Explore the challenges faced by the civil rights movement fifty years after the historic March on Washington
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Daily Video February 20 2013

Can Violent Video Games Cause Violent Behavior?
After the shootings in Newtown, Conn., that killed 20 children and seven adults, the nation sought …
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Lesson Plan February 15 2013

Lesson plan: The Harlem Renaissance

In this lesson, explore the origins of the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on culture and society
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