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March 26, 2025

Fostering Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations in a Diverse Democracy

Research shows that discussing contemporary issues in the classroom increases students’ engagement, improves their communication and critical thinking skills, and increases their

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Fostering Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations in a Diverse Democracy
Working Trees: Reforestation and Responsible Forestry
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Working Trees: Reforestation and Responsible Forestry

Lesson Plan • Grades 5-8
Working Trees: Reforestation and Responsible Forestry

The Nature Conservancy
Make Ancient Ink With The Help Of Oak Tree Parasites
Lesson

Make Ancient Ink With The Help Of Oak Tree Parasites

Article • Grades 6-8
Make Ancient Ink With The Help Of Oak Tree Parasites

Science Friday
Passover Lesson for Older Children
Lesson

Passover Lesson for Older Children

Activity, Presentation, Worksheet • Grades 5-8
Passover Lesson for Older Children

Twinkl USA
Ibtihaj Muhammad: A History Chat with Sari Beth Rosenberg
Lesson

Ibtihaj Muhammad: A History Chat with Sari Beth Rosenberg

Handout, Worksheet • Grades 6-12
Ibtihaj Muhammad: A History Chat with Sari Beth Rosenberg

Sari Beth Rosenberg
Chronicles of Courage: Tuskegee Airmen - STEM Lesson Plan
Lesson

Chronicles of Courage: Tuskegee Airmen - STEM Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan • Grades 6-12
Chronicles of Courage: Tuskegee Airmen - STEM Lesson Plan

NBC News Learn
Immigration Then & Now
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Immigration Then & Now

Grades 3-8
Immigration Then & Now

Aimee Bachari

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Climate Refugees Are Forced to Adapt, as Rising Sea Levels Swallow Bangladesh's Land

September 09, 2025
Climate Refugees Are Forced to Adapt, as Rising Sea Levels Swallow Bangladesh's Land

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Epidemiologist Breaks Down New Restrictions on COVID Shots

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How Radioactive Rhino Horns Could Help Save the Species From Poachers

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How Radioactive Rhino Horns Could Help Save the Species From Poachers

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AI For Better World - Human Creativity: Our Edge In The AI Era

Grades 6-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development
AI For Better World - Human Creativity: Our Edge In The AI Era

The Global Search for Education - Planet Classroom
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California Farms Face Pressure as Water Supply Declines

August 29, 2025
California Farms Face Pressure as Water Supply Declines

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Electromagnetic Waves

Activity, Assessment, Handout, Instructional Practice, Lesson Plan • Grades 7-9
Electromagnetic Waves

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and SpectrumX
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Ready, Set, Experiment: STEAM Activities Powered by ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda!

Lesson Plan • Grades 4-6
Ready, Set, Experiment: STEAM Activities Powered by ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda!

Young Minds Inspired
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Welcome Back to School! Are You Ready for It?

August 21, 2025
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Kelly Booz
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The Curiosity Chronicles : Time Machine Trouble by Chris Ferrie Activity Kit

Activity • Grades 3-8
The Curiosity Chronicles : Time Machine Trouble by Chris Ferrie Activity Kit

Sourcebooks
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How Maryland’s Riverkeepers Protect the State’s Waterways

August 19, 2025
How Maryland’s Riverkeepers Protect the State’s Waterways

PBS News Hour Classroom

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