Virginia Beach and gun violence through a media literacy lens
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Learn how the media covers stories about gun violence, including the Virginia Beach shooting. Continue reading
US history
Why ‘Happy Memorial Day’ is painful for some families
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Learn more about Memorial Day and groups like TAPS who help families of fallen servicemembers. Continue reading
Human geography lesson: Why one-third of the Marshall Islands has left for the US
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In this lesson plan, students will learn why one-third of the Marshall Islands’ population has moved to the U.S. mainland. Continue reading
Talk with your students about Aretha Franklin: They all know the Queen of Soul
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Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ died at her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Use this NewsHour lesson to find out what it is about the Queen of Soul that makes both young and old dance and sing along to her music. Continue reading
Monitoring the midterms: Political parties continuing role in U.S. elections
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What issues will inspire voters to turn out to vote in November? Check out NewsHour Extra’s “Monitoring the Midterms” classroom series ahead of the 2018 midterms. Continue reading