How Concerned Are You About Political Violence in America?
What’s your reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative organizer and activist?
Film Club: ‘Think About the Beautiful Future Ahead’
4. Next, join the conversation by clicking on the comment button and posting in the box that opens on the right. (Students 13 and older are invited to comment, although teachers of younger students are welcome to post what their students have to say.)5. After you have posted, try reading back to see what others…
What Are Your Thoughts About a Year of War in Israel, Gaza and the...
A year into this devastating war, what are you feeling and thinking? How have your feelings changed over the course of the year?
How Excited Are You About the Metaverse?
The term “metaverse” is everywhere.On Tuesday, Microsoft cited the so-called metaverse as a reason for acquiring the game developer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, saying the deal would provide “building blocks for the metaverse.” Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has also bet on the metaverse and renamed his social networking company Meta. Google has worked on…
How Much Do You Know About Togo?
Can you find Togo on a map? What else do you know about this African country with about 8 million people.
Five Ways to Learn About Juneteenth With The New York Times
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Are you looking for ways for your students to learn more about Juneteenth? Below we offer five teaching ideas for exploring the holiday and its significance via a variety of media, including photographs, recipes, art and a…
What Do You Think About Prince Harry and Meghan ‘Stepping Back’?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here.Do you typically follow what happens in the British royal family? What have you read, watched or heard about Prince Harry and Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? What is your initial reaction to the news of their announcement that they will be “stepping back”…
What Are Your Thoughts About A.I.? A Forum for Teenagers and Educators
How have you experimented with generative artificial intelligence, in or outside school? If so, how is it affecting you or those around you? Please share your thoughts.
How Do You Feel About High School?
Thank You, Mr. Ziebarth, by Sean ZiebarthIt had been a rough day.I tried to give one student some advice, but he stood up and said, “Mr. Ziebarth, I don’t find this advice helpful, so I’m not going to listen.” He walked away.At times, teaching feels like this — lessons don’t land, students tune out. It’s…
Do You Ever Feel Sentimental About the Past?
Have you ever heard a song and been instantly transported to a moment from your past? If so, what was it? What did you think about when you heard it? What did you feel?In “Live Music Is a Time Machine,” Holly Burns explains why music has the special ability to make us “time travel”:In September,…
