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Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “The Modern Life of Origami, an Art as Old as Paper” The art of paper folding goes back thousands of years in Japan.In today’s lesson, you will learn more about the history of origami and how it has grown and is flourishing today. In a…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewIn this lesson, you will read Maggie Astor’s article, “She’s 16 and Wants to Be President: Meet the Teenagers Planning Their Campaigns,” and get a glimpse into the Young Women Run Columbus conference. Then, you will get to think about your own political beliefs and activism and,…

Where do you go to find the meanings of words? Has this changed over time? How often do you look up the meanings of unfamiliar words? What advice do you have for young students who are frequently exposed to unfamiliar words? How can they get over any resistance they might have about looking up those…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “5 Takeaways From the Leaked Files on China’s Mass Detention of Muslims” In November 2019, The Times published leaked documents that expose details of China’s mass detention of Muslims in the Xinjiang region. In this lesson, you will learn about the significance of the information…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Can Biology Class Reduce Racism?” A study of a new curriculum will test a new approach to learning about race: studying it in biology class. In this lesson, you’ll learn about misconceptions related to race and genetics — and why correcting them matters.Warm UpHow much…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Around the World in 5 Kids’ Games” Hand-clapping games are played in schoolyards everywhere, in every language. In this lesson, we invite you to take a closer look at some of the different games played on New York City’s diverse playgrounds, and analyze what these…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “The Quinceañera, Redefined” In “The Quinceañera, Redefined,” Walter Thompson-Hernández and June Canedo document two different quinceañeras that challenge traditions and rituals to create unique and meaningful celebrations. In this lesson, we ask you to reflect on what coming-of-age means in your family and to think…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Is Convulsed by Worst Unrest in 40 Years” What started as a protest over a surprise increase in gasoline prices in Iran turned into widespread demonstrations met with a systematic repression that left at least 180 people dead. In this lesson,…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “A Small Town Gave Up Tackle Football. It Came Storming Back.” Brain trauma sustained in football (and other contact sports) is now linked to long-term cognitive impairment, including memory loss, confusion, depression and dementia. Today’s featured article, the second part in a New York Times…

Find all our Lessons of the Day here. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “How a Prison Play Goes on Tour” Thirty Colorado inmates staged “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” for nearby prisons. For some, it was the first time in years they were outside 20-foot walls and razor fences. In this lesson, students will explore…