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NewsDepth 2020-2021 | Episode 17


In this week's episode, we learn about President Biden's plans to tackle climate change and the coronavirus. West Virginia already seems to have the pandemic pinned down. We visit a local pharmacy there to see how they are handling vaccine distribution.

Sorry, Andrew Jackson, it's Harriet Tubman's turn to grace the $20 note! We want to know which note you think should be changed next and who you would like to see on it! And we learn about some of Ohio's own amazing African American women in this week's  Know Ohio.

Plus, meet a few kids not letting their disabilities keep them from their favorite activities - cheerleading and enjoying outdoor winter activities.


 

elocution (noun) the skill of giving effective speeches

fossil fuel (noun) a material formed over a long period of time from the remains of organisms and then burned for energy

U.S. Department of the Treasury (noun) the government agency in charge of handling federal finances and currency

variant (noun) something that differs from what is considered normal


This week we learn about the plan to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 note. Now we want to know who you would choose to go on a banknote?

You can use the inbox form to submit your answers. Bonus points if you submit a drawing too! You can use this worksheet to help! Rick will share some of your best letters in the next episode.


For this week’s poll, we want to know:  Which bill should be changed next? "$1 George Washington," "$5 Abraham Lincoln," "$10 Alexander Hamilton," "$50 Ulysses S. Grant," "$100 Benjamin Franklin."   Click here to vote!


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