TeachableMoment Lessons

This lesson for middle and high school students is intended to offer joy and inspiration, and the opportunity to be in community with peers. 

After a spate of school shootings in the U.S., students examine the evidence and consider: What works to reduce gun violence in schools?

Students use signs from the protests following the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs ruling as a taking off place for discussion and dialogue on the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

This activity gives young people or adults an opportunity to share deeply about what they are grieving, how they are healing, and what support they need. 

Students discuss the rising cost of goods and services and consider why this is happening and what people propose to do about it.

Students learn about three activists who are credited with starting the Stonewall Rebellion that launched the modern LGBTQ+ liberation movement.

Through readings, circle gatherings, and resources, students explore the history of Juneteenth and share their thoughts about community, liberation, and celebration. 

We offer guidelines and activities for discussing upsetting events and for supporting students in their aftermath. 

This simple process will enable your class to create a song expressing their feelings about the climate crisis - or other issues on their minds.