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PBS News Hour Classroom January 24, 2020

Trump Impeachment Trial: Analysis of the First Two Days

PBS NewsHour Extra analyzes the opening days of the Trump impeachment trial and offers ways for educators to engage students with classroom questions.

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PBS News Hour Classroom January 22, 2020

Impeachment Trial Student Guide

Use this lesson plan and the included resources to discuss the ongoing impeachment trial of Donald Trump with your students.

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Facing History & Ourselves January 22, 2020

Discussing the History of Antisemitism: Classroom Strategies for Awareness

Facing History offers a spectrum of lessons and resources that examine the history of antisemitism to promote awareness and mutual understanding.

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Barbara Blackburn January 16, 2020

4 Ways to Increase Student Engagement in Review Games

SML blogger Barbara Blackburn explores four ways to drive student engagement in the classroom with review games intended to increase involvement.

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Students, educators and activists participate in designing one of the largest street murals ever in pursuit of environmental justice and putting an end to the dangers of climate change.
Randi Weingarten January 15, 2020

Environmental Justice: A Beacon of Hope

Randi Weingarten writes about the merits of pursuing environmental justice and the integral role our students play in changing the status quo.

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black history month for kids: a mural of frederick douglass
Listenwise January 15, 2020

Stories of Black History Month for Kids

Explore these stories for Black History Month for kids grades 5-12 and learn the A-Zs of black history from Angie Thomas to Zora Neale Hurston.

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PBS News Hour Classroom January 14, 2020

Democratic Primary Debates: A Student Guide

PBS NewsHour Extra hosts a panel to discuss the upcoming Democratic primary debates and how your students can get the most out of watching.

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Ami Turner DelAguila January 08, 2020

Teachers and Climate Change Education

Ami Turner DelAguila contextualizes climate change education for subject-specific approaches. Explore ideas for your classroom with Share My Lesson.

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PBS News Hour Classroom January 08, 2020

Australia Fires Burning Since November

Australia fires and the disaster that's been destroying a continent  for months. Use this lesson to discuss the impact of wildfires and climate change.

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Iran missile attack on US bases.
PBS News Hour Classroom January 08, 2020

Iran Missile Attack: Retaliation Aimed at U.S. Forces in Iraq

Use this lesson to explain the escalating conflict in the Middle East after the Iran missile attack seen as retaliation for the death of Qassem Soleimani.

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