News for Students and Teacher Resources
7–12 Grade Level
Lesson Plan
Using the invention process, students will explore solutions to some of the problems facing the Mars mission and decide whether or not they are on board with expanding humankind’s reach in the universe. Continue reading
Video
This NewsHour lesson explores how the U.S. continues to import asbestos despite its lethal health impacts. Continue reading
Video
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary with your students, watch the video (if helpful, follow along with the transcript) and then answer the discussion…read more
Lesson Plan
Students will research different ways to curb poaching of sea turtles and design their own invention to help protect endangered species. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
Hit the lights, please! In this lesson, students will learn about emerging technologies that are bringing new light sources to remote, poor areas of the world. Students will then invent their own light source using the steps of the invention process and share it via social media using #PBSInvention. Continue reading
