Current Events Lessons

2020-2021 Current Events Lessons

DPPS Civics - Chauvin Verdict

Derek Chauvin Verdict Lesson

Note:This lesson, which borrows from Facing History's resource on the same topic, was designed to support initial conversations about the trial.

Poet Amanda Gorman recites "The Hill We Climb" at Biden Inauguration

Note: For the second part of the video mini-lesson, it will be helpful for scholars to have the text of Gorman's poem. ELA classes will likely examine the poem in greater depth--this is simply a starting point. (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/20/amanda-gormans-inaugural-poem-the-hill-we-climb-full-text.html)

Three Former US Presidents Discuss Peaceful Transfer of Power


Michigan's Former Gov Charged for Mishandling Flint Water Crisis


January 13 - President Trump Impeached for the Second Time


DPPS Civics - Insurrection

January 6 - Insurrection at the Capitol



Importance of the Georgia Runoff Elections



Senate Overrides President Trump's Veto of the NDAA


Alex Padilla Appointed California Senator



2019-2020 Current Events Lessons

The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

*Some information may have changed since the creation of this video (5/11/20)

COVID-19: Key Information

*Some information may have changed since the creation of this video (3/19/20)

Understanding the Presidential Primary Elections


Exploring the Impeachment of President Trump

*Materials aim to present a non-partisan explanation of the impeachment process to MS/HS scholars.

Lebron James: No More Humble Beginnings


Winter Holidays from Around the World


Thanksgiving vs. Day of Mourning


Veterans Day


Kidney Health


The Murder of Botham Jean


Youth Climate Strike (Fall 2019)


9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Rollout Video