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Daily News Lesson March 20 2024

The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar

Hear about a groundbreaking scientist who discovered Kevlar, a fiber stronger than steel
2023-2024 Invention Ed Fellows
Educator Voices March 15 2024

Get to Know the 2023-2024 Invention Education Fellows

Meet NewsHour Classroom's 2023-24 Invention Fellows!
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Lesson Plan March 14 2024

What is invention education? Explainer and lesson plans where students are the inventors!

Teach students how to design their own inventions that help their communities
FILE PHOTO: The Nova-C lunar lander designed by aerospace company Intuitive Machines is displayed at the company's headquarters in Houston
Daily News Lesson February 26 2024

U.S. company lands private spacecraft on surface of the moon

Learn about the recent attempt by a private company to land a vehicle on the moon
Christine Lawlor-King
Educator Voices February 16 2024

Educator Voice: How to use invention education across disciplines

PBS NewsHour Classroom's Invention Education Fellows talk about how to get students engaged in #InventEd
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Lesson Plan February 08 2024

Lesson plan: Design an invention to keep first responders safe

As first responders keep our communities safe, learn how to help keep them safe through new inventions.
Shawn Chesser
Educator Voices January 30 2024

Educator Voice: Importance of trial and failure in invention education

PBS NewsHour Classroom's Invention Education Fellows talk about takeaways from incorporating #InventEd in school
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Daily News Lesson January 30 2024

White House halts natural gas exports over climate concerns

Learn about a White House decision to curb growth of liquid natural gas exports
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Daily News Lesson January 29 2024

14-year-old scientist Heman Bekele on his quest to fight skin cancer with soap

Learn about an amazing invention by a young scientist
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Daily News Lesson January 19 2024

Former lawmaker raises millions for ALS research while facing his own mortality

Learn about neurodegenerative illnesses and efforts to raise money for treatment
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