Welcome to “Building a News Hour” Module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab, an opportunity for students to apply and extend their learning from Module 1, “From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Show.” By the end of the module, students, working in groups or independently, will have created their own News Hour. The process begins in this first lesson, where students learn the focus of their stories, the first cellphone call.

This is lesson 1 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

Today's adventure is about expanding student knowledge and uncovering the vast web of people connected to the groundbreaking historical moment, the world’s first cell phone call. Students collaborate, brainstorm, and create a comprehensive list of witnesses and critical figures surrounding the iconic event.

This is lesson 2 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

Put student journalism knowledge to the test! Can they recall the challenges journalists face with memory, the importance of multiple sources, and the crucial role of finding the perfect angle? Students analyze historical events and uncover the angles that will engage different audiences.

This is lesson 3 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

Let's continue our news adventure! In today's mission, students dive deep into story angles, identifying the right approach to reporting on the first cellphone call.

This is lesson 5 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

It's time for some source sleuthing in our quest for the perfect news angle! We're double-checking our source list and selecting those that match our angles like a glove.

This is lesson 6 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

Lights, camera, action! Read, discuss, and match skills to the jobs in a news crew. Students uncover what it takes to bring the news to an audience!

This is lesson 7 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.