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In this NewsHour lesson, find out about the testimonies of key witnesses in the impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump. Continue reading
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In this NewsHour lesson, find out about the first genetic genealogy case to go to trial — and how the science behind it solved a 32-year-old double murder. Continue reading
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Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn the latest on the impeachment inquiry, including why the House decided to hold public hearings. Continue reading
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Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn about next steps following the House vote to approve impeachment procedures. Continue reading
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This lesson introduces students to neurons and neurotransmission through multi-media and active learning games. Continue reading
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Zombie autopsies: You’ll be wishin’ for some neurotransmission – Lesson Plan 1
This lesson introduces students to neurons and neurotransmission through multi-media and active learning games. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: How biomimicry inspires natured-based inventions to solve human problems
In this lesson plan, students will learn about biomimicry — an innovative method in which nature inspires new inventions to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Continue reading
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15 lesson plans teaching the power of invention
Learn how inventions are solving problems around the world and then have students design their own inventions that help their communities. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: Design an animal-inspired invention to solve an environmental problem
In this PBS NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn how farm animals are improving energy output on solar farms and design their own device to improve a problem that relies on an eco-friendly solution. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
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