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Spring is a natural time for transformation, for embracing new beginnings while shedding those attitudes or mindsets that no longer serve us. It’s also an ideal time to consider the changes in our lives and their impact. In this lesson students reflect on change, grief, and loss through a scrawl wall, a circle, and building a collective playlist.
In this lesson students examine New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration speech to learn what a speech can reveal about a leader’s values, priorities and vision for democracy—and how a speech can shape how people see themselves and others in a community.
26 prompts with accompanying graphics, providing you with enough opportunities for connection and engagement for every weekday in a month (and a few extras!).
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Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by uplifting - and making a gallery of - all things Hispanic in our lives.
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
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
Students anonymously share their anxieties about the new school year, consider how to support each other, store their findings in a "time capsule" that they revisit later in the
If you're looking to honor Labor Day and working people in your classroom, consider these lessons from our collection.
How should educators acknowledge the anniversary of September 11th and educate students about the events of that day and their impact?
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.
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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.
Students explore why more and more young adults are living with older family members, and consider some pros and cons.