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Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Who, and Where, Is Peng Shuai?” by Raymond Zhong“Where is Peng Shuai?” is a question that has gripped the sports world and drawn the attention of the White House, the United Nations and others. Ms. Peng, a Chinese tennis star, disappeared from public view for weeks in November after she accused a…

4. What data does the article reveal about connections between suicide and race, gender and sexuality? What is your reaction to the statistics included in the article?5. What are some reasons there has been a lack of research looking specifically at the racial and ethnic differences in youth suicidal ideation, plans or suicide attempts?6. According…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Gen Z Pop Stars Made Their Mark in 2021. Beware, Millennial Forebears.” by Lindsay ZoladzGen Z artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Chloe Bailey and the Kid Laroi grew up admiring artists who are now their contemporaries. The playful competition between these young stars and their idols is “evidence of a…

This lesson is a part of our new Accessible Activities feature, which aims to welcome a wider variety of learners to our site and to The Times. Learn more and tell us what you think here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “A Shower Bus Helps Those Without Access” by Emma GrilloThree days a week, a bus equipped with…

Note to Teachers: The article on which this lesson plan is based openly discusses sexuality and sex education. Please read it and the lesson plan before deciding if the content is appropriate for your students.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Sex Ed, One Instagram Post at a Time” by Mona El-Naggar and Sara AridiActivists in Arab countries have…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “These Americans Are Just Going Around in Circles. It Helps the Climate.” by Cara BuckleyNo American city has more roundabouts than Carmel, Ind., which has 102,000 residents and 140 roundabouts, with more to come. The roundabouts not only make the roads safer, but they also help to reduce the effects of climate…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Underdog No More, a Deaf Football Team Takes California by Storm” by Thomas FullerAre you a sports fan? Do you like stories about underdogs, long shots or unsung heroes — athletes and teams that break barriers and defy the odds?This school year, the football team at the California School for the Deaf,…

This lesson is part of our new Accessible Activities feature, which aims to welcome a wider variety of learners to our site and to The Times. Learn more and tell us what you think here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Text: “What’s Emerging From the Melting Ice?” by Franz LidzAs climate change causes global temperatures to rise, ancient animal…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “How Do They Say Economic Recovery? “I Quit.”The U.S. economy is in the throes of what’s been called the Great Resignation. In September, more than 4.4 million workers left their jobs voluntarily, the highest number in the two decades the government has been keeping track. Across industries, including health care, education, retail,…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Whose Writing Is on the Wall at the Museum? It Could Be Yours.” by Julia JacobsMany museums are trying to reach broader audiences while also looking for ways to diversify, and remove cultural biases from, their exhibits. Some museums have chosen to give outside voices the opportunity to speak within museum walls.In…