Lesson of the Day: ‘Answers to Questions About the Texas Abortion Law’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Answers to Questions About the Texas Abortion Law” by Roni Caryn RabinA new law that effectively bans most abortions in Texas went into effect on Sept. 1 — even though Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case decided in 1973, established a constitutional right to the procedure.In this lesson, you will learn…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Bringing Black History to Life in the Great Outdoors’
In the featured article, you will also see several historical terms related to slavery, such as enslaved, which is a term that refers to people who were forced to labor on plantations, and emancipated, which refers to enslaved people who became free.Additionally, the Reconstruction era was the time period immediately following the Civil War when…
Lesson of the Day: ‘I Found Myself at Band Camp’
Note to our audience:Thanks to feedback from teachers, this school year we hope to occasionally publish Lessons of the Day that are more streamlined and accessible than usual. This is our second such lesson; you can find the first here. Let us know what you think.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “I Found Myself at Band Camp” by…
Over 115 Lesson Plans Based on New York Times Articles
Every school day we choose an important or interesting New York Times article to feature in our Lesson of the Day and pair it with a warm-up, critical-thinking questions and a going-further activity. The activities and questions are designed to help students understand the article, contextualize it within current and historical events, and connect it…
Lesson of the Day: ‘TikTok, the Fastest Way on Earth to Become a Food...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “TikTok, the Fastest Way on Earth to Become a Food Star” by Taylor LorenzWhat does your “For You” page look like on TikTok? Do you watch mostly dance challenges, lip syncs, comedians, travel videos…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Scenes From America’s Reopening’
Quotation B: Out on the FieldFans are once again seated in the grandstands that stood eerily empty last year as athletes played through the pandemic.How did the coronavirus pandemic affect your experience of sports during the past year, whether as a participant or fan? Which athletic activities are you most looking forward to?Quotation C: Breaking…
Lesson of the Day: ‘‘‘Belonging Is Stronger Than Facts”: The Age of Misinformation’
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “‘Belonging Is Stronger Than Facts’: The Age of Misinformation” by Max FisherHave you been told to think twice before sharing articles or political memes on social media? Or to use media literacy skills to…
A Lesson Plan for Learning With Our Collection of Inequality Graphs
3. The last graph in this section (Graph O) is an image of a “You Draw It” graph that appeared in The New York Times in 2015 and addresses these two questions: How likely is it that children who grow up in very poor families go to college? How about children who grow up in…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Colombia Police Respond to Protests With Bullets, and Death Toll...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Colombia Police Respond to Protests With Bullets, and Death Toll Mounts” by Julie Turkewitz and Sofía Villamil“Colombians demonstrating over the past week against the poverty and inequality that have worsened the lives of millions since…
Lesson of the Day: ‘The Tokyo Olympics Explained’
4. What are the new sports and events this year? Which are most intriguing to you? If the International Olympic Committee invited you to propose a new sport for the 2024 Summer Olympics, what would it be and why?5. What is your reaction to the two mascots of the Olympics and Paralympics — Miraitowa and…
