News for Students and Teacher Resources
6–12 Grade Level
Lesson Plan
In this PBS NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn how farm animals are improving energy output on solar farms and design their own device to improve a problem that relies on an eco-friendly solution. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
As first responders keep our communities safe, learn how to help keep them safe through new inventions. Continue reading
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Use this NewsHour lesson to learn how “invention education” is helping students to solve real-world problems. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
Learn how inventions are solving problems around the world and then have students design their own inventions that help their communities. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn about assistive devices and how innovation plays a key role in the invention process. Continue reading
