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Lesson plan: What is the role of civil disobedience today?
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the practice of civil disobedience with examples like Cesar Chavez and Rosa Parks. Continue reading
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Seven engaging civics lesson plans
Looking for classroom resources for the 2020 elections? Check out these 7 videos on key issues like political parties, voting rights, media bias and the importance of local & state elections. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: Decoding media bias
Students will view the We The Voters film “MediOcracy,” and then examine current news stories and how they’re covered by the three main cable news outlets. They will conclude by examining news stories for bias/point of view. Continue reading
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What are the Primaries and Caucuses? – Lesson Plan
In this NewsHour Extra lesson plan, students will learn about the primaries and caucuses ahead of Election 2020. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: The State of the Union Address
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to evaluate the State of the Union speech and learn its history. Continue reading
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Educator Voice: Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: Week 1
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Social justice and the coronavirus
In this NewsHour Extra lesson plan, learn how the coronavirus relates to issues of social justice. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: What is the role of civil disobedience today?
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the practice of civil disobedience with examples like Cesar Chavez and Rosa Parks. Continue reading
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Student Voice: Students share what learning is like under COVID-19
Hear from middle school to college-aged students in the U.S. and China about the effects of coronavirus on their education. Continue reading
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PBS 2-minute news summary: Choose your own current event!
In this current events lesson, check out the PBS NewsHour’s 2-minute news wrap from Mon. March 31st. Continue reading
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