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Students explore why more and more young adults are living with older family members, and consider some pros and cons.
Students explore terminology around power in light of Tyre Nichols' life and death, and then reimagine power through a positive lens.
This lesson provides space for students to engage with the concept of intersectionality, and honor special women.
SEL & RP
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Current Issues
Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news
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Nov 21, 2022
The shooting in Colorado Springs is on the minds of many young people - and adults. How can we create space for students to reflect on such upsetting news?
Nov 16, 2022
Lessons to explore gratitude and American history surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov 10, 2022
Students share holiday traditions and experiences, and acknowledge the range of emotions that accompany the season.
Nov 01, 2022
Students discuss evidence that meat production contributes to climate change, explore efforts to make food systems more sustainable, and share their own consumption choices.
Oct 20, 2022
Students learn about the demonstrations that have spread across Iran demanding women's rights and discuss how they relate to what is happening in other parts of the world
Oct 12, 2022
An unusual hurricane season opens up an exploration of the climate crisis and steps toward climate justice.
Oct 02, 2022
Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by uplifting - and making a gallery of - all things Hispanic in our lives.
Sep 20, 2022
Educators learn about the neuroscience of storytelling and experience for themselves a storytelling activity they can use with students. The activity is the first session in our
Sep 18, 2022
Air travel is becoming one of the worst contributors to climate change. In this activity, students read about and discuss the impact of air travel on the climate crisis and what we
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Jan 10, 2023
Students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice.
Dec 19, 2022
Mindfulness practices can help both students and adults stay grounded and connected. This guided visualization activity is one way to bring the benefits of mindfulness to your
Dec 17, 2022
Studies show that isolation and sadness among young people have increased since the pandemic. Students explore ways to address this problem as a society.
Dec 06, 2022
A collection of TeachableMoment activities for exploring holiday feelings, finding joy, and more.
Dec 02, 2022
The gap between rich and poor is still growing. Students examine the evidence, and consider what young people, and others, are doing to raise wages and close the gap.
Nov 22, 2022
In a healing circle, students share their responses to the attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.