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World News Quiz: Mideast rift widens and North Korea drops the H-bomb
Two nations in the Middle East deepened their rivalry this week, and North Korea made provocative claims that it tested a hydrogen bomb. Test your…read more
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World News Quiz: What were the highs and lows of 2015?
Were your students paying attention in 2015? Give them this fun, 5-minute quiz to find out! Continue reading
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Finish the week with a World News Quiz!
Did your students keep up with major news events taking place around the world this week? Give them this fun, 5-minute quiz as a way to review or learn a little about what they may have missed! Continue reading
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Class Activity — The Great Thanksgiving Listen
By Adelyn Baxter “Back when I was a kid…” Some of you may recall hearing one of your grandparents begin a story or memory with…read more
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First Democratic presidential primary debate: How did the candidates do?
Have your students read the following article and watch some of the highlights from the debate. Then discuss the nature of debates and the candidates’…read more
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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon, remembering the enslaved people who built America
Presidents Day is observed on George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 18th. In this NewsHour lesson plan, a tour guide at Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, who is also a distant relation of an enslaved person at the Virginia estate, offers his perspective about American history, slavery and the founding fathers. Continue reading
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Revealing the painful last moments of George Washington
A series of historical documents sheds light on the final moments of George Washington, whose cause of death has been a mystery for hundreds of years. Continue reading
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20 pertinent classroom resources for Black History Month
Bayard Rustin, seen here in 1964 surrounded by young people before a demonstration, was a…
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How students feel about new school security measures since Parkland
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary, watch the video and answer the discussion questions. You may…
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How teens want to solve America’s school shooting problem
One thing all students agreed on: change is possible and action must be taken. Continue reading
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