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Students will analyze how the writer's point of view shapes articles written about the U.S.-North Korean nuclear crisis.
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In “ Fight for Falluja”—the virtual reality piece accompanying The New York Times Magazine ’s landmark project “Fractured Lands,”—Pulitzer Prize-winning video journalist Ben C. Solomon gives viewers a...
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Technology and Activism in Mexico
The following global affairs lesson plan for history, ELA, Spanish and Humanities teachers investigates the use of technology in Mexico to combat corruption and the impacts of that activism.
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Visualizing the Drones Debate
Students examine details from photojournalist Tomas van Houtryve's drone photography project "Blue Sky Days" to analyze the author's purpose for the project and design their own visual arts projects.
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In this lesson, students analyze the impact of reporting the conflict using virtual-reality through discussion and individual reflection.
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Lesson Plans
Technology and Activism in Mexico
The following global affairs lesson plan for history, ELA, Spanish, and Humanities teachers investigates the use of technology in Mexico to combat corruption, and the impacts of that activism.
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Blue Sky Days: Tomas van Houtryve Visit Prep
In this lesson, students will watch Tomas van Houtryve's "Meet the Journalist" video and discuss his project "Blue Sky Days.
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Stewart: Debating Drones
In this lesson, students will weigh the benefits and drawbacks of the use of drones for surveillance, war, and agriculture.
