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News for Students and Teacher Resources
6–12 Grade Level
Lesson Plan
Have students examine current issues facing the Wampanoag people, the ancestors of the Native American tribes who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn about the role unions played in workers’ rights and why we have Labor Day. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
Students will study Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and discuss the literary influences on King’s speech. Continue reading
Video
In this NewsHour lesson, Dr. Yohuru Williams delves into the historical context of the riot in Washington D.C. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to help students understand the significance of Veterans Day and the meaning of sacrifice. Students will identify important veterans in their lives, examine an interactive timeline of military history and study issues facing veterans today. Continue reading
