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Lesson Plan: Inventing beetle bike helmets
In this invention lesson, students will make tiny bike helmets based on the diabolical ironclad beetle. Continue reading
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Lesson Plan: Compare state voting laws today with laws of the Jim Crow era
Compare the new wave of voting restrictions bills to the legacy of Jim Crow Continue reading
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Lesson Plan: Poetry as a window into modern history
This poetry lesson illuminates U.S. history, as the poets address profound human connections amid critical events. Continue reading
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Lesson Plan: How Derek Chauvin trial highlights trauma of police brutality
This lesson plan has students analyze the facts of the Derek Chauvin trial as well as any potential stereotypes used in the case and the racial undertones thereof. Continue reading
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Lesson Plan: Were COVID restrictions constitutional?
Research Constitutional considerations surrounding COVID and discuss the balance of private rights and public good. Continue reading
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Lesson Plan: Inventing beetle bike helmets
In this invention lesson, students will make tiny bike helmets based on the diabolical ironclad beetle. Continue reading
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Daily News Lesson: FDA greenlights Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Discuss the approvals behind vaccinating children for COVID-19 and the decision-making behind vaccine mandates Continue reading
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Daily News Lesson: In her bid to end tuberculosis, Dr. Kamariza is shattering stereotypes
Explore how this scientist’s discovery of a new tool to fight tuberculosis is also helping to shatter stereotypes Continue reading
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Daily News Lesson: What latest jobs report means for the economy
Understand what the latest jobs report says about recovery from the COVID pandemic Continue reading
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Daily News Lesson: What waiving vaccine patent rights might mean for big pharma
President Joe Biden has given the initial nod for the U.S. to waive patent rights on COVID vaccines to boost international production. Continue reading
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