PBS NewsHour Classroom Features and Challenges

Bianca and Tanner introduce PBS NewsHour Classroom, a free tool for grades 6-12, focusing on news literacy. The site offers Daily News lessons with PBS broadcasts, discussion questions, and student videos. While lacking grade filters, it provides a wide range of content. Additional resources include journalism case studies and student reporting labs. The video concludes with a summary of PBS's offerings.

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Tanner and Alex

• Bianca and Alex

• Bianca and Tanner

• Bianca and Chris

What is the target grade range for PBS NewsHour Classroom?

• Grade 3 to 8

• Grade 1 to 5

• Grade 6 to 12

• Grade 9 to 12

What is a noted issue with the PBS NewsHour Classroom site?

• Lack of content

• No grade filters

• Too expensive

• Limited topics

What is the main feature of the Daily News lesson section?

• Live interviews

• Daily broadcasts

• Student forums

• Interactive games

What challenge might schools face with PBS NewsHour videos?

• Firewall restrictions

• Language barriers

• Technical issues

• Outdated content

What type of tone does PBS NewsHour Classroom content have?

• Serious

• Humorous

• Playful

• Casual

What kind of topics do student articles cover?

• Tough topics

• Light-hearted topics

• Sports news

• Entertainment news

What is a unique feature of the PBS resources?

• Live chat with journalists

• Incorporation of student videos

• Weekly newsletters

• Virtual reality tours

What is 'Journalism in Action' designed to teach?

• Cooking skills

• News literacy foundations

• Mathematical concepts

• Art history

What is the focus of the Story Maker site?

• Fashion design

• Music production

• Sports analysis

• Civic media creation