News for Students and Teacher Resources
6–12 Grade Level
Lesson Plan
In this lesson plan, students will learn about biomimicry — an innovative method in which nature inspires new inventions to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Continue reading
Lesson Plan
As first responders keep our communities safe, learn how to help keep them safe through new inventions. Continue reading
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
