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Monday, August 13, 2018
Making Schools Safer

Popular Mechanics Associate Editor Lara Sorokanich discussed her article, “Guide to Safer Schools” which looks at measures schools can take to help keep students safe in the upcoming year.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Introduction to the Principles of Democracy

Democratic forms of government share specific characteristics that make them unique from other forms of government. These include principles such as limited government, individual rights, rule of law, equal protection, majority rule with minority rights and popular sovereignty. This lesson has students view video clips about democracy to come up with these characteristics of democracies.

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Monday, October 21, 2013
The Declaration of Independence

Historian John Ferling describes the events leading up to America’s declaration of independence from Britain in July 1776.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017
The Constitutional Convention

On May 25, 1787, framers of the Constitution gathered in Philadelphia, PA to deliberate ideas about establishing a system government for our new country. In this lesson, students will examine some of the founding principles that emerged from this meeting as well as hear about some of the people who participated.

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Vice President Pence Officially Announces the Creation of the Space Force

In remarks at the Pentagon, Vice President Pence officially announced the creation of a Space Force branch of the military. He compared the origins of the U.S. Air Force to the creation of the U.S. Space Force as the 6th branch of the military.
Friday, August 3, 2018
Executive Branch Officials Address Election Interference

At a White House press briefing, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats discussed efforts that the intelligence community is taking to address election meddling in preparation for the 2018 midterm elections and 2020 elections. He spoke about attempts that Russia made to influence the elections in 2016 and how to prevent this in the future.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
How Journalists Respond to Accusations of Fake News

White House reporters shared their experiences covering the presidency. The journalists spoke about accusations of "fake news" and how to respond to these claims. They spoke about fact checking, sources and issuing corrections when mistakes are made. They also discussed how reporting has changed in the Trump administration.

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Thursday, August 2, 2018
The 2018 State of Black America Report

Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League, talked about the 2018 State of Black America report. He spoke about trends in technology and unemployment.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Federal Judge Blocks the Publication of Blueprints for 3D Printing Firearms

Washington Post reporter, Meagan Flynn spoke by phone about an attempt by a judge to block the online posting of blueprints for 3-D firearms. She explained the judge's decision and opposition to the ruling.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Political Party Strategies in the 2018 Midterm Elections

This lesson focuses on the 2018 midterm elections with an emphasis on the strategies, messaging and advertisements that candidates and political parties are using to persuade voters. Through examples of campaign advertisements from the 2018 midterm elections, students will evaluate the impact that national and state politics and issues have on elections for state and district offices. Students…

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Monday, July 16, 2018
President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a joint news conference after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland. President Trump spoke about how the two countries can work together.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Judge Kavanugh is a former law clerk to Justice Kennedy. The judge’s wife, children and parents joined him at the White House for the public announcement.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
What are Tariffs and How do They Work

Chad Bown, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institution for International Economics, explained how tariffs work and some of their advantages and disadvantages. Using the example of President Trump's proposal for tariffs on steel and aluminum, he discussed the reason for and potential impacts of tariffs.

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Monday, August 13, 2018

Making Schools Safer

Popular Mechanics Associate Editor Lara Sorokanich discussed her article, “Guide to Safer Schools” which looks at measures schools can take to help keep students safe in the upcoming year.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Introduction to the Principles of Democracy

Democratic forms of government share specific characteristics that make them unique from other forms of government. These include principles such as limited government, individual rights, rule of…

Monday, October 21, 2013

The Declaration of Independence

Historian John Ferling describes the events leading up to America’s declaration of independence from Britain in July 1776.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

The Constitutional Convention

On May 25, 1787, framers of the Constitution gathered in Philadelphia, PA to deliberate ideas about establishing a system government for our new country. In this lesson, students will examine some of…

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Vice President Pence Officially Announces the Creation of the Space Force

In remarks at the Pentagon, Vice President Pence officially announced the creation of a Space Force branch of the military. He compared the origins of the U.S. Air Force to the creation of the U.S.…

Friday, August 3, 2018

Executive Branch Officials Address Election Interference

At a White House press briefing, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats discussed efforts that the intelligence community is taking to address election meddling in preparation for the 2018…

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

How Journalists Respond to Accusations of Fake News

White House reporters shared their experiences covering the presidency. The journalists spoke about accusations of "fake news" and how to respond to these claims. They spoke about fact checking,…

Thursday, August 2, 2018

The 2018 State of Black America Report

Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League, talked about the 2018 State of Black America report. He spoke about trends in technology and unemployment.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Federal Judge Blocks the Publication of Blueprints for 3D Printing Firearms

Washington Post reporter, Meagan Flynn spoke by phone about an attempt by a judge to block the online posting of blueprints for 3-D firearms. She explained the judge's decision and opposition to the…

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Political Party Strategies in the 2018 Midterm Elections

This lesson focuses on the 2018 midterm elections with an emphasis on the strategies, messaging and advertisements that candidates and political parties are using to persuade voters. Through examples…

Monday, July 16, 2018

President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a joint news conference after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland. President Trump spoke about how the two countries can work together.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Judge Kavanugh is a former law clerk to…

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

What are Tariffs and How do They Work

Chad Bown, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institution for International Economics, explained how tariffs work and some of their advantages and disadvantages. Using the example of President Trump's…

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Making Schools Safer

Introduction to the Principles of Democracy

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitutional Convention

Vice President Pence Officially Announces the Creation of the Space Force

Executive Branch Officials Address Election Interference

How Journalists Respond to Accusations of Fake News

The 2018 State of Black America Report

Federal Judge Blocks the Publication of Blueprints for 3D Printing Firearms

Political Party Strategies in the 2018 Midterm Elections

President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

What are Tariffs and How do They Work

Making Schools Safer

Introduction to the Principles of Democracy

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitutional Convention

Vice President Pence Officially Announces the Creation of the Space Force

Executive Branch Officials Address Election Interference

How Journalists Respond to Accusations of Fake News

The 2018 State of Black America Report

Federal Judge Blocks the Publication of Blueprints for 3D Printing Firearms

Political Party Strategies in the 2018 Midterm Elections

President Trump Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

What are Tariffs and How do They Work