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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…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “From BTS to ‘Squid Game’: How South Korea Became a Cultural Juggernaut” by Choe Sang-HunFor many years, South Korea’s movies, TV shows and music were mostly consumed by a South Korean audience. However, with K-pop stars, award-winning films such as “Parasite” and the Netflix drama “Squid Game,” South Korean culture is now…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “How Maps Reshape American Politics” by Nick Corasaniti, Reid J. Epstein, Taylor Johnston, Rebecca Lieberman and Eden WeingartEvery 10 years in the United States, after the census, the boundaries of voting districts are redrawn to reflect the changes in population. This process is called “redistricting” and it is happening this year. While…

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 Close Look at My Day of the Dead Altar” by Oscar LopezThe beginning of November marks…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Series: “It’s Never Too Late”Many of us dream of trying something new, but then somehow fail to get around to it. A new Times series, “It’s Never Too Late,” tells the inspiring stories of people who have decided to switch gears, change their lives and pursue their dreams.Whether it’s playing the cello, climbing…