Learning With: ‘Nine Key Questions About the Green New Deal’
Before reading the article: On Feb. 7, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts introduced a congressional resolution known as the Green New Deal — a sweeping and ambitious call for a “10-year national mobilization” to combat climate change. In “Liberal Democrats Formally Call for a ‘Green New Deal,’…
How Much Do You Know About Chile?
Can you find Chile on a map? What else do you know about this South American nation with 18 million people?
How Much Do You Know About Madagascar?
Can you find Madagascar on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with 25.7 million people?
Reader Idea: Helping Students Discover and Write About the Issues That Matter to Them
Students initially focus on writing a strong, convincing argument using at least one New York Times source and one other source for support. They know that they’ll ultimately need to write a counterargument and rebuttal, a call to action, and a compelling title, but I teach strategies for each of these elements as mini lessons…
How Much Do You Know About Sri Lanka?
Can you find Sri Lanka on a map? What else do you know about this South Asian island nation with about 22.5 million people?
How Much Do You Know About Switzerland?
Situated in the Swiss , the Lauterbrunnen Valley is breathtaking in its majesty: a narrow glacial ravine crowded with waterfalls and enclosed by sheer cliff faces that rise more than 1,500 feet on either side, with hamlets and farming villages lining its miles-long corridor.
How Much Do You Know About Mexico?
Can you find Mexico on a map? What else do you know about this Latin American country with 126 million people.
