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This PBS NewsHour Extra video lesson explores Hurricane Maria which struck the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, resulting in an emergency situation for the three and half million American citizens on the island. Continue reading
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Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to discuss President Trump’s comments that football players should be fired if they kneel during the national anthem. Continue reading
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Thousands of evacuees sought refuge in Houston’s convention center during Hurricane Harvey, but their pets were not allowed in with them. New emergency service groups and animal shelters in Houston are taking a step to include animals and pets in disaster planning. Continue reading
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Hillary Clinton, the former senator, secretary of state, first lady and presidential candidate published her memoir, “What Happened,” last week about the 2016 presidential election in which she lost to Donald Trump. Continue reading
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In this PBS NewsHour lesson, students take a hands-on approach to nature by exploring green spaces in their community. Continue reading
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Lesson Plans
Browse free, high-quality lesson plans and teaching tools that make it easy to bring current events and issues into the classroom. Lesson plans are aligned to National and Common Core Standards.
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Student Reporting Labs STEM Lesson Plan: Protecting green space through hands-on learning
In this PBS NewsHour lesson, students take a hands-on approach to nature by exploring green spaces in their community. Continue reading
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PBS’ Time for School: #WhyIGo2School Lesson Plan
Do all children deserve the right to an education? What would the world look like if every child had a chance to go to school? Using the art of the personal essay and Instagram, explore what school means to your students. Continue reading
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Five lesson plans teaching the power of invention
Are you looking for lesson plans focusing on scientific innovation and invention? Click on the 5 PBS NewsHour lessons below to explore inventions that are battling invasive species, finding untapped renewable energy and more. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: How renewable energy protects the environment
Picture your nearest river or lake. How do people use it? This PBS NewsHour lesson lets students explore inventions that use the power of water and asks them to develop a business plan which incorporates a renewable energy source for the communities in which they live. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: How new inventions help people with injuries and disabilities
For decades, technology has helped to improve the lives of people with…
Student Voices
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STUDENT VOICE: Trump’s cabinet is disaster for climate change fight
“Adults, I assumed, were as concerned about our planet as I was. They would sort things out. Now, I find myself disappointed.
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