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Students explore the issue of creating safe city spaces for bicyclists and collaboratively problem-solve around this issue with respect to their own communities, or one with a similar climate change focus.
Students reflect on their feelings about winter, including its challenges, and share their coping strategies through a poem, a circle, and exploration of the "wheel of holistic health."
Students examine the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether to keep Donald Trump on the presidential ballot.
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School boards around the country are embroiled in controversies on issues ranging from the rights of transgender students to teaching on race. Should students have a say on school
Young people are exposed to more troubling, tragic, and controversial events than ever before, often starting at a young age. Here are steps we can take to address upsetting events
In honor of Black History Month, consider these lessons on everything from the story of Black farmers to the history of voter suppression.
Students explore the diversity of names and traditions people in different countries use to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and consider how we can be more inclusive in marking this
Some suggestions to give your students space to share their thoughts and feelings about the events surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols.
Students read about and discuss positive and negative impacts of social media, and reflect on their own experiences through pair shares and group discussion.
Students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice.
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
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A listing of novels and movies for high school students and adults exploring dystopic futures and the social and practical effects of climate change.
A listing of novels that take a positive, visionary approach to the subject of climate change, focusing on fighting and adapting to climate change. Includes discussion questions.
A listing of short stories on climate, with discussion questions to get your class reading, writing, and discussing climate fiction.
Students reflect on their feelings about standardized tests - and consider strategies to handle stress.
Looking for ways to engage your students in environmental issues and the climate crisis? Here are some of our latest lessons.
Students explore how massive new climate legislation might affect their lives and how climate activists are using it to propel greater change.