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Turkish offensive in northern Syria leads to ‘chaos’ for Kurds

Use this NewsHour lesson to learn about the Turkish offensive into northern Syria and the chaos that has ensued for the Kurds of that region. Continue reading →

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Frontline’s “The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia” and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi

In this NewsHour lesson, learn more about Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the latest PBS Frontline special. Continue reading →

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Super Civics 2020: Impeachment recap for students via Shields and Brooks

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to take a deeper look into the first week since Speaker Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Continue reading →

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Impeachment inquiry: Latest updates for students

Use this NewsHour current events lesson to discuss the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. 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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