The Pulitzer Center offers free lesson plans to help social studies educators use our global journalism projects in class. See below for lessons mentioned in our Social Education promotion. Or search all lessons in our Lesson Builder. You can also contact our education team to learn more.
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Lesson Plans
Deportation and the Cycle of Violence in El Salvador
This lesson asks students to examine Salvadoran gang violence in the U.S. and El Salvador, evaluating the role deportation plays in stoking violence and considering its impact on multiple actors.
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This lesson for journalism or ELA students explores Evan Osnos’ North Korea reporting to debate the role of journalists in crises and to develop original reporting projects.
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Visualizing Gun Violence
Students will analyze how selection and order of information are used to tell stories of gun violence. They will curate photo essays and produce policy recommendations to reduce local violence.
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Lesson Plans
Reporting on North Korea
Students explore two recent reporting projects on North Korea, comparing and contrasting the journalists' purpose, content, and style.
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Migration and Refugees Lesson Plans
The following lesson plans for middle school teachers, high school teachers and college professors introduce reporting connected to migration and the experiences of refugees.
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These lesson plans present close reading, writing, discussion, and hands-on activities that explore "Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart," Scott Anderson's New York Times Magazine story.
