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Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the Candie's Foundation 10th anniversary "Event to Prevent" benefit in New York
Daily News Lesson August 16 2018

Talk with your students about Aretha Franklin: They all know the Queen of Soul
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' died at her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Use this NewsHour lesson to find out what it is about the Queen of Soul that makes both young and old dance and sing along to her music.
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Daily News Lesson August 07 2018

Monitoring the midterms: Political parties continuing role in U.S. elections
What issues will inspire voters to turn out to vote in November? Check out NewsHour Extra's "Monitoring the Midterms" classroom series ahead of the 2018 midterms.
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Daily News Lesson August 06 2018

How Monticello's exhibit on Sally Hemings deepens our understanding of U.S. history
Share the story of Sally Hemings with your students and Monticello's latest efforts to set the historical record straight.
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Lesson Plan November 14 2017

Monitoring the midterms: Do midterm elections matter?
Understand midterm elections and discuss reasons why voter turnout remains low
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Daily Video October 03 2017

How should elected officials react to mass shootings?
In this PBS NewsHour lesson, the question of how elected officials should react to mass shootings is examined.
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Daily Video August 17 2017

The role of media literacy in teaching your students about Charlottesville
Use this PBS NewsHour video and discussion questions to teach your students about the events in Charlottesville. Extension activities include the history of Confederate monuments and the debate as to whether or not the statues should remain standing.
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Daily Video August 15 2017

How to discuss the history of white nationalism with your students in the wake of Charlottesville
Today's Daily News Story provides video, key terms and discussion questions to help teachers talk with their students about the events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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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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